amphitheatre
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In Batroun, a northern coastal city home to the ruins of a small Roman amphitheatre, an archaeologist was surrounded by tools and papers, documenting the latest finds as waves lapped rocks nearby.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
The Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre in the world, was built in the first century and was used to host events like animal hunts and gladiatorial games.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The wooden structure is inspired by the amphitheatre seating of the Olivier Theatre and faces the building itself.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
An ambulance was parked behind the line of tourists waiting to enter the Roman amphitheatre.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Three of them were barreras, the first row at the ring-side, and three were sobrepuertos, seats with wooden backs, half-way up the amphitheatre.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
