Venue: meaning, definitions and examples

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venue

 

[ ˈvɛnjuː ]

Context #1 | Noun

event location

A venue is a place where an event or gathering is held. It can be a physical location like a concert hall, stadium, or conference center, or a virtual space for online events.

Synonyms

location, place, site

Examples of usage

  • The wedding venue was a beautiful garden by the lake.
  • The conference venue was a large hotel in the city center.
Context #2 | Noun

legal setting

In legal terms, a venue refers to the specific county or district where a trial or legal proceeding takes place. It is important for determining which court has jurisdiction over a case.

Synonyms

district, jurisdiction, locale

Examples of usage

  • The venue for the trial was set in the plaintiff's home county.
  • The change of venue was granted due to concerns about a fair trial.

Translations

Translations of the word "venue" in other languages:

🇵🇹 local

🇮🇳 स्थल

🇩🇪 Veranstaltungsort

🇮🇩 tempat

🇺🇦 місце

🇵🇱 miejsce

🇯🇵 会場

🇫🇷 lieu

🇪🇸 lugar

🇹🇷 mekan

🇰🇷 장소

🇸🇦 مكان

🇨🇿 místo

🇸🇰 miesto

🇨🇳 场地

🇸🇮 kraj

🇮🇸 staður

🇰🇿 орын

🇬🇪 ადგილი

🇦🇿 yer

🇲🇽 lugar

Word origin

The word 'venue' originated from Latin 'venire' meaning 'come'. In the 14th century, it was used in English to refer to a coming for some purpose. Over time, it evolved to represent a place where events occur. The modern usage of 'venue' in both event and legal contexts has solidified its place in the English language.

See also: venues.