auditorium

/ˌɔ.dɪˌto.ɹi.əm/

UK: /ɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əm/

ɔ · dɪto · ɹi · əm (4 syllables)

English Noun Top 17,043

Definition

A large room for public meetings or performances.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin audītōrium, from audītōrius (“pertaining to hearing”). Equivalent to auditory + -ium.