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auditorium

/ˌɔː.dɪˈtɔːr.i.əm/
au · di · to · ri · um
Plural:auditoriums
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Adjective:auditorial
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auditorium Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The part of a theater, concert hall, or other public building in which the audience sits.

Example

"The lights in the auditorium dimmed just before the orchestra began to play."

2

North American A large building or hall used for public gatherings, lectures, concerts, or theatrical performances.

Example

"The university constructed a new auditorium to host graduation ceremonies and guest lectures."

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• Rhymes for auditorium

• Nearby Words

auditioner
auditor
auditorily
auditorium
auditory
auger
augh

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from Latin auditorium, literally meaning 'a place for hearing' or 'lecture room,' derived from audire ('to hear') and the locative suffix -orium.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Auditorium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/auditorium
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