amphitheatre

 
Pronunciation: /ˈamfɪθiːətə/
(US amphitheater)

noun

  • (especially in Greek and Roman architecture) an open, circular or oval building with a central space for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators: the opera was performed in the Roman amphitheatre
  • a semicircular seating gallery in a theatre: vouchers to reduce the price of tickets in the amphitheatre

Origin:

late Middle English: via Latin from Greek amphitheatron, from amphi 'on both sides' + theatron (see theatre)

Spelling help

Spell amphitheatre with amphi- at the beginning; the ending is -tre (the spelling amphitheater is American).