noun
venue
VEHN-yoo
noun
1
A place where an event, especially a sporting or entertainment event, is held.
"The band announced a new venue for their sold-out show."
"The arena is one of the city's biggest venues for concerts."
2
In law, the district or location in which a case is officially heard.
"The defense asked the court for a change of venue."
How to Use Venue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe place where something is happening or will happen — a stadium, a hall, or a courtroom.
Common pairings
change of venue
book a venue
wedding venue
concert venue
Word Forms
venues plural
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Etymology
From Old French venue, "a coming," the feminine form of the verb venir ("to come").