- a variation of amphitheater.
amphitheatre
Example Sentences
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The Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre in the world, was built in the first century and was used to host events like animal hunts and gladiatorial games.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The Colosseum has extended opening hours at night this summer to allow more visitors to see the famous Roman amphitheatre in cooler temperatures after sunset.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
In a half-covered amphitheatre in eastern China, 20-year-old Wang Shuangshuang locked his shoulder against the neck of a bull, grappling with its horns to force it to its knees.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
With all events completed, at 19:00 it's time for the Closing Ceremony of the XXV Winter Olympic Games, which will take place in the iconic Arena, a Roman amphitheatre in the historic city of Verona.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
Then they followed Artemis up the steps of the amphitheatre and over the crest of the hill.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
