First Known Use: 1640
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auditorium
noun au·di·to·ri·um \ˌȯ-də-ˈtȯr-ē-əm\
: a large room or building where people gather to watch a performance, hear a speech, etc.
: the part of a building (such as a theater) where an audience sits
plural au·di·to·riums or au·di·to·ria\-ē-ə\
Full Definition of AUDITORIUM
1
: the part of a public building where an audience sits
2
: a room, hall, or building used for public gatherings
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Origin of AUDITORIUM
Latin, literally, lecture room
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auditorium
noun au·di·to·ri·um \ˌȯ-də-ˈtȯr-ē-əm\
Definition of AUDITORIUM for Kids
1
: the part of a building where an audience sits
2
: a hall where people gather as an audience
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