amphitheaters

/ˈæmfɪˌθiːətərz/ /ˈæmfəˌθiːətərz/

Meanings

noun

An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.

Examples :

"Ancient Roman amphitheatres were mostly oval or circular in plan, with seating tiers that surrounded the central performance area, like a modern open-air stadium."

noun

A natural formation of a similar shape, where a steep mountain or slope a particular rock formation forms a partial or compete bowl, especially one used as a performance space (and possibly modified by carving out seats, etc) because the slopes naturally amplify or echo sound.

Examples :

""The geology students hiked to the canyon, hoping to study the unusual rock formations and natural amphitheaters that echoed their voices across the valley." "

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Related Words

classical noun

/ˈklæsɪkl̩/

One that is classical in some way; for example, a classical economist.

"Professor Smith is a classical economist, specializing in theories of supply and demand. "

formations noun

/fɔːrˈmeɪʃənz/ /fɔːrˈmeɪʃnz/

Something possessing structure or form.

"The marching band practiced their formations on the football field. "

naturally adverb

/ˈnætʃ(ə)ɹəli/

In a natural manner.

"Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally."

amphitheatres noun

/ˈæmfɪˌθiːətərz/ /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətrəz/

An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.

"Ancient Roman amphitheatres were mostly oval or circular in plan, with seating tiers that surrounded the central performance area, like a modern open-air stadium."

surrounded verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪd/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The house was surrounded by a tall fence. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

circular noun

/ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝk.jə.lɚ/

Short for circular letter.

"The teacher sent a circular announcing the upcoming school trip. "

possibly adverb

/ˈpɒsɪbli/ /ˈpɑsəbli/

(modifying a clause or predicate) Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.

"My sister might be late for work; she possibly got caught in traffic. "

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"

formation noun

/fə(ɹ).ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /fɔɹ.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Something possessing structure or form.

"The intricate formation of the puzzle pieces allowed the child to assemble a picture of a dog. "