Auditorium: meaning, definitions and examples

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auditorium

 

[ ษ”หdษชหˆtษ”หrษชษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

place for public gatherings

An auditorium is a large room or hall where people gather to hear a speaker or watch a performance. It is typically equipped with seating for an audience.

Synonyms

hall, lecture hall, theater.

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Word Description / Examples
auditorium

A large space within a building where an audience can gather to watch a performance, hear a speech, or observe an event.

  • The graduation ceremony will be held in the main auditorium.
  • We attended a captivating lecture in the university's auditorium.
hall

A general term that can refer to a large room used for meetings, concerts, or other events. It may also refer to a building dedicated to these activities.

  • The community hall is open for various social events.
  • They booked the town hall for the charity fundraiser.
theater

A place where live performances, such as plays, musicals, or sometimes movies, are presented.

  • She loves going to the theater to watch Broadway shows.
  • The local theater is putting on a new production of 'Hamlet' next week.
lecture hall

A large room used specifically for delivering lectures or educational talks, typically found in universities or colleges.

  • The professor gave an insightful talk in the lecture hall.
  • Students filled the lecture hall to attend the guest speaker's presentation.

Examples of usage

  • The school auditorium was filled with parents and students for the graduation ceremony.
  • The new theater has a modern auditorium with state-of-the-art sound and lighting.
Context #2 | Noun

part of a university

In a university, an auditorium refers to a specific room or building used for lectures, presentations, and other academic events.

Synonyms

conference hall, lecture hall, lecture theater.

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auditorium

A large space used for public gatherings, performances, or events. It typically encompasses a stage and seating area for the audience.

  • The school choir performed beautifully in the auditorium.
  • Graduation ceremonies are usually held in the main auditorium.

Examples of usage

  • The professor's lecture was scheduled in the main auditorium on campus.
  • Students gathered in the auditorium for the guest speaker's presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "auditorium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น auditรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคญเคพเค—เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Auditorium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aula

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐัƒะดะธั‚ะพั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ audytorium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฌ›ๅ ‚ (ใ“ใ†ใฉใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท auditorium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ auditorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konferans salonu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•๋‹น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุนุฉ ู…ุญุงุถุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ auditorium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ auditorium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็คผๅ ‚ (lวtรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ avditorij

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกheyrendahรถll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒะดะธั‚ะพั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฃแƒ“แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ auditoriya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ auditorio

Etymology

The word 'auditorium' originates from the Latin word 'audฤซtลrium', which means 'a place for listening'. In ancient Rome, auditoriums were designated areas where people would gather to hear speeches, lectures, or musical performances. Over time, the term evolved to encompass any large room or hall used for public gatherings and events.

See also: audit, auditing, audition, auditor, auditory.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,936, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.