English-Finnish translations for amphitheatre

• amfiteatteri
• ulkoilmateatteri
  Pyynin ulkoilmateatteirissa on pyörivä katsomo.
  Kesäisin käymme katsomassa ulkoilmateatteria.

Definition of amphitheatre

• An open, outdoor theatre , especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design
• A natural formation of a similar shape, where a steep mountain or slope a particular rock formation forms a partial or compete bowl, especially one used as a performance space because the slopes naturally amplify or echo sound

Examples

• Ancient Roman amphitheatres were mostly oval or circular in plan, with seating tiers that surrounded the central performance area, like a modern open-air stadium

Related words

• amphitheater
• amphitheatrical
• amphitheatric