Synonyms for

Auditorium

Verb / ˌɔ:dʌˈtɔ:ri:ʌm / Another word for auditorium — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A large room or building where people gather to hear speeches, watch performances, etc.

Synonyms & similar words

theater hall venue amphitheater playhouse cinema arena stadium coliseum ballroom gymnasium studio soundstage

Synonyms by register

Formal

assembly hall lecture hall conference center theater

Informal

hall room venue

Literary

amphitheater arena

Antonyms

stage podium dais lectern rostrum

Common collocations

  • large auditorium
  • empty auditorium
  • auditorium seating
  • auditorium doors
  • auditorium balcony
  • auditorium stage
  • auditorium capacity

Word family

noun auditorium
verb audit
adjective auditory

Usage note

An auditorium is a place for an audience, often for performances or lectures. It is distinct from a stage or podium, which are platforms for speakers or performers.

Example sentences

  1. The auditorium was full of people waiting for the concert to start.
  2. We had our graduation ceremony in the school auditorium.
  3. The speaker's voice echoed throughout the auditorium.
  4. The play was performed in the auditorium of the community center.
  5. The team won the championship game in front of a cheering crowd at the auditorium.

Quotes

  • 'Theater is a verb before it is a noun, an act before it is a place.' - Martha Graham
  • 'Life is a theatre set in which there are but few practicable entrances.' - Victor Hugo
  • 'The theatre is a spiritual and social X-ray of its time.' - Stella Adler

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