ALL meanings of amphitheatre
am·phi·the·a·ter
A a - countable noun amphitheatre An amphitheatre is a large open area surrounded by rows of seats sloping upwards. Amphitheatres were built mainly in Greek and Roman times for the performance of plays. 3
- countable noun amphitheatre You can describe land which partly or completely surrounds an open area as an amphitheatre. 3
- noun amphitheatre a building, usually circular or oval, in which tiers of seats rise from a central open arena, as in those of ancient Rome 3
- noun amphitheatre a place where contests are held; arena 3
- noun amphitheatre any level circular area of ground surrounded by higher ground 3
- noun amphitheatre the first tier of seats in the gallery of a theatre 3
- noun amphitheatre any similarly designated seating area in a theatre 3
- noun amphitheatre a lecture room in which seats are tiered away from a central area 3
- noun amphitheatre an oval or round building with tiers of seats around a central open area, as those used in ancient Rome for gladiatorial contests. 1
- noun amphitheatre any similar place for public contests, games, performances, exhibitions, etc.; an arena, stadium, or auditorium. 1
- noun amphitheatre a room having tiers of seats arranged around a central area, in which students and other observers can view surgery, hear lectures, etc. 1
- noun amphitheatre British. the first section of seats in the gallery of a theater. a designated section of seats in any part of a theater. 1
- noun amphitheatre a level area of oval or circular shape surrounded by rising ground. 1
- noun amphitheatre (British) An open, outdoor theatre, especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece. 1
- noun amphitheatre (Britain) An open, outdoor theatre, especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece. 0