Noun: amphitheatre 'am(p)-fi,thee-u-tu(r)
- An oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held
"The ancient Roman amphitheatre still stands as a testament to architectural ingenuity";
- amphitheater [US], coliseum
- A sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theatre)
"The students sat in the amphitheatre to observe the surgical procedure"; "The ancient Roman amphitheatre was packed for the gladiatorial games";
- amphitheater [US]
Derived forms: amphitheatres
Type of: arena, bowl [N. Amer], gallery, sports stadium, stadium
Encyclopedia: Amphitheatre, New South Wales