amfitheater

Definitions of amfitheater
  1. noun
    an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held
    synonyms: Coliseum, Colosseum
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    type of:
    stadie
    a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
  2. noun
    a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
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