Amphitheater Definition
ămfə-thēə-tər
amphitheatre
noun
An oval or circular structure having tiers of seats rising gradually outward from a central open space or arena.
American Heritage
A round or oval building with an open space (arena) surrounded by rising rows of seats.
Webster's New World
A level area surrounded by upward sloping ground.
American Heritage
A scene of conflict, competition, etc.; arena.
Webster's New World
An upper, sloping gallery with seats for spectators, as in a theater or operating room.
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Other Word Forms of Amphitheater
Noun
Singular:
amphitheater
Plural:
amphitheatersOrigin of Amphitheater
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Middle English amphitheatre from Latin amphitheātrum from Greek amphitheātron amphi- amphi- theātron theater theater
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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