amphitheater
nounUK /ˈæm.fɪˌθɪə.tər/
US /ˈæm.fəˌθiː.ə.tɚ/
A round or oval place with rows of seats that go up like stairs, where people watch shows or games.
We sat high up in the amphitheater and could see the whole stage.
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2. A round building from ancient Rome with rows of seats around a central open space.
The ancient Roman amphitheater still stands in the city center.
3. A room with rows of seats that rise in a slope, used for lectures or classes.
The professor spoke to a full amphitheater of students.
4. An area of land shaped like a bowl with sloping sides.
The valley formed a natural amphitheater around the lake.