auditorium
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dɪˈtɔr noun, plural au·di·to·ri·ums, au·di·to·ri·a [aw-di-tawr-ee-uh, -tohr-] .
[aw-di-tawr-ee-uh, -tohr-] . 1.
the space set apart for the audience in a theater, school, or other public building.
2.
a building for public gatherings; hall.
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| —n , pl -toriums, -toria | |
| 1. | the area of a concert hall, theatre, school, etc, in which the audience sits |
| 2. | (US), (Canadian) a building for public gatherings or meetings |
| [C17: from Latin: a judicial examination, from audītōrius concerning a hearing; see | |
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auditorium
1727, from L. auditorium "lecture room," lit. "place where something is heard," neuter of auditorius (adj.) "of or for hearing," from auditus, pp. of audire "to hear" (see audience).
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Example sentences
The auditorium, band room and choir room are off limits because they have been condemned.
The lecture was given in a large auditorium, with a raised lectern separated by some stairs from the seats.
The flames were already beginning to enter the corridor through the loges from the auditorium.
Two meeting rooms and an auditorium are available for guests traveling for business.
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