venue

Definition

A theater, auditorium, arena, or other area designated for sporting or entertainment events.

Etymology

From Middle English venu, from Old French venue, the feminine singular past participle of the verb venir (to come). Doublet of veny.

Example Sentences

• "The twelve men who are to try the cause must be of the same venue where the demand is made."
• "With such focus from within the footballing community this week on Remembrance Sunday, there was something appropriate about Colchester being the venue for last night’s game. Troops from the garrison town formed a guard of honour for both sets of players, who emerged for the national anthem with poppies proudly stitched into their tracksuit jackets."
• "The metalworking forum is not the appropriate venue for this discussion about politics."