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Auditorium - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

auditorium

/ˌɔdɪˈtɔriəm/ /ˌɔːdɪˈtɔːriəm/

Definition:

A large room or building for public gatherings, performances, or lectures.

Synonyms:

hall, theater, assembly hall, concert hall

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

closet, cubicle

Common Collocations:

school auditorium, concert auditorium, lecture auditorium, packed auditorium

Derivatives:

auditorial, auditoria (plural)

Usage Tips:

Use "auditorium" to refer to formal spaces for events; avoid for small or informal rooms.

Common Phrases:

fill the auditorium, echo through the auditorium, auditorium seating

Etymology:

From Latin "auditorium," meaning "a place for hearing," derived from "audire" (to hear).

Examples:

  • 1. The school play will be held in the main auditorium tonight.
  • 2. The auditorium was filled with excited students waiting for the concert.
  • 3. She gave a speech in the university's largest auditorium last week.
  • 4. The sound system in the old auditorium needs an upgrade soon.

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