noun
amphitheater
noun
1
A large, usually open-air, oval or round building with tiered seating around a central performance or arena area.
"They watched the concert from the top row of the amphitheater."
"The ancient Romans built massive amphitheaters for gladiator contests."
How to Use Amphitheater
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn open, round venue with seats arranged in rising rows around a central stage or arena.
UK vs US
American English uses "amphitheater"; British English uses "amphitheatre".
Easily confused with
amphitheatre
Word Forms
amphitheaters plural
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Etymology
The American spelling of "amphitheatre", built from Greek amphi- ("on both sides") plus theatron ("place for viewing").