auditorium

noun

au·​di·​to·​ri·​um ˌȯ-də-ˈtȯr-ē-əm 

plural auditoriums or auditoria ˌȯ-də-ˈtȯr-ē-ə 

1

: the part of a public building where an audience sits

2

: a room, hall, or building used for public gatherings

Synonyms

• amphitheater
• arena
• garden
• hall
• theater
• theatre

Examples of auditorium in a Sentence

will hold the town meeting in the high school auditorium

Recent Examples on the Web

Hurts is the one who must walk these halls after Wednesday’s practice, change into pants and a purple sweater, stroll into an auditorium and answer the myriad questions about his particular fit in this particular offense. —Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025

Attendees not allowed in meeting with empty seats in auditorium After about an hour of public comments, Randklev called a recess, drawing vociferous disapproval from those in attendance. —Cody Copeland and, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025

For example, if your organization has a beautiful campus and, better yet,an auditorium with a full AV package, consider renting it out to a local dance studio, theatre troupes, or other organizations that require a place to host events or performances. —Rachelle Rutherford, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025

The facility housed an auditorium that could seat more than 3,500 people and hosted everything from music festivals to celebrations marking Indy's centennial. —Justin L. MacK, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin audītōrium "lecture room, hall, body of listeners," from audīre "to hear" + -tōrium, suffix of places, from neuter of -tōrius, deverbal adjective suffix — more at audible entry 1, auditory entry 2

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

auditorium

noun

au·​di·​to·​ri·​um ˌȯd-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əm 

-ˈtȯr-

1

: the part of a public building where an audience sits

2

: a room, hall, or building used for public gatherings