auditorium
UK: ˌɔːdɪˈtɔːriəm | US: ˌɔːdɪˈtɔːriəm
n. a large room or hall used for public gatherings, lectures, or performances.
n. (historical) the part of a theater, concert hall, or other public building occupied by the audience.
auditorium = audit<hear> + orium<place for>
- audit (from Latin audire, meaning "to hear")
- orium (Latin suffix denoting "a place for," as in crematorium or sanatorium)
Etymology Origin:
The word auditorium traces back to Latin, where audire ("to hear") combined with the locative suffix -orium ("place for"). Originally, it referred to the space where an audience gathered to listen—a logical evolution from its root meaning. The term entered English in the early 18th century, retaining its focus on a designated area for auditory experiences, whether in theaters, lecture halls, or modern event spaces.
The school's auditorium was packed for the annual music recital.
The lecture will take place in the main auditorium at 3 PM.
The historic theater boasts a beautifully restored auditorium.
Students gathered in the auditorium to watch the guest speaker.
The concert hall's auditorium has seating for over 2,000 people.