amphitheater meaning

amphitheater means 'a large outdoor venue with seats arranged around a central performance area'.

amphitheater :

arena, stadium

noun

▪ The concert was held in the amphitheater.

▪ The concert was held in the arena.

▪ The amphitheater was full of people.

▪ The stadium was full of people.

paraphrasing

▪ venue – arena

▪ coliseum – stadium

▪ auditorium – venue

▪ theater – stage

amphitheater

Pronunciation

amphitheater [æmˈfɪθiˌeɪtər]

The stress is on the second syllable 'fi' and sounds like 'am-FI-the-ay-ter'.

Common phrases and grammar about amphitheater

amphitheater - Common meaning

noun
arena, stadium

Part of Speech Changes for "amphitheater"

▪ amphitheatrical (adjective) – related to an amphitheater

▪ amphitheatrically (adverb) – in a manner related to an amphitheater

▪ amphitheaters (plural noun) – multiple amphitheaters

Common Expressions with "amphitheater"

▪ outdoor amphitheater – a venue located outside

▪ open-air amphitheater – an outdoor performance area

▪ ancient amphitheater – a historical performance venue

▪ amphitheater seating – the arrangement of seats in an amphitheater

Important examples of amphitheater in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, amphitheater refers to large venues for concerts or performances.

▪The team met at the amphitheater for the concert planning.
▪The team gathered at the stadium for the concert planning.

Example of a confusing word: auditorium (a large room for audiences)

▪The team met at the auditorium for the concert planning.
▪The team gathered in the large room for the concert planning.
"Amphitheater" is typically an open or semi-open venue used for large events like concerts or performances, often outdoors. In the sentence "The team met at the amphitheater for the concert planning," it is used correctly to describe a venue suitable for such events. "Auditorium," however, refers to an enclosed space, usually within a building, designed for audiences to watch performances or listen to speeches. While both words describe places where audiences gather, the setting and typical use differ, making "auditorium" an incorrect choice if the context implies an outdoor or large-scale event setting. Therefore, "amphitheater" is the correct choice here.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Amphitheater is used as a noun to describe a specific type of venue, often in location or event-related questions.

▪The event will take place in the amphitheater downtown.
▪The event will take place in the downtown stadium.

amphitheater

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

outdoor amphitheater

means 'an open-air venue', used when describing event locations.

▪The outdoor amphitheater is perfect for summer concerts.
▪The open-air arena is perfect for summer concerts.

performance venue

means 'a place where performances are held', used when discussing event spaces.

▪The performance venue has excellent acoustics.
▪The event space has excellent sound quality.

Differences between similar words and amphitheater

amphitheater

,

arena

differences

amphitheater is typically an open, circular or oval venue with seating, while arena is usually a more enclosed space used for sports and large events.

amphitheater
▪The concert was held in the amphitheater.
▪The concert was held in the arena.
arena
▪The amphitheater hosts open-air performances.
▪The arena hosts indoor sports events.

amphitheater

,

stadium

differences

amphitheater refers to an open-air venue primarily for performances, while stadium is usually a large enclosed venue for sports events.

amphitheater
▪They performed at the amphitheater downtown.
▪The amphitheater is hosting the football game.
stadium
▪The stadium is hosting the football game.
▪The amphitheater is hosting the football game.

Words with the same origin as amphitheater

The origin of amphitheater

The word 'amphitheater' comes from the Greek 'amphitheatron', meaning 'a place for viewing from all sides'.

Word structure

The word is composed of the prefix 'amphi' (both sides), root 'thea' (view), and suffix 'ter' (place).

Words with the same origin

The root of amphitheater is 'thea' (view). Words with the same root include theater (a place for performances), spectator (a person who watches), and panorama (a complete view).

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