Word
venue
US/ˈvɛnju/
UK/vˈɛnjuː/
Definitions
01event location
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. the place where a specific event, like a concert, meeting, or party, is held.
n. the location or establishment where a public or private event is staged.
日本語:会場※
“The hotel was the perfect venue for their wedding reception.”
“The organisers are currently scouting for a larger venue to accommodate the unexpected surge in ticket sales for the summer festival.”
02sports/performance site
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Theater
n. a building or area designed for sports or entertainment, like a stadium or theatre.
n. a purpose-built facility, such as an arena or auditorium, designated for professional performances or athletic competitions.
“The city built a new sports venue for the upcoming international games.”
“Acoustic engineers were consulted to ensure the venue could support both high-energy rock concerts and delicate orchestral performances.”
Synonyms
03legal location
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. the specific place or county where a trial happens or where a crime was committed.
n. the geographical jurisdiction or specific court where a legal action is tried.
“The lawyer asked for a change of venue to ensure a fair trial.”
“The defence filed a motion for a change of venue, arguing that extensive local media coverage had prejudiced the potential jury pool.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'change of venue'.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “venue” in context.
Verb
01. book a venue
“We need to book a venue for the conference at least six months in advance.”
verb + noun
02. change the venue
“The organizers had to change the venue at the last minute due to a double booking.”
verb + noun
03. find a suitable venue
“It took us weeks to find a suitable venue that could accommodate over two hundred guests.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
04. outdoor venue
“The summer festival was held at a beautiful outdoor venue overlooking the lake.”
adj + noun
05. popular venue
“This club is a popular venue for local jazz musicians to perform on weekends.”
adj + noun
06. prestigious venue
“The awards ceremony will take place at a prestigious venue in the heart of London.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. concert venue
“The city lacks a large concert venue for international touring acts.”
noun + noun
08. wedding venue
“They are still looking for the perfect wedding venue for their ceremony next June.”
noun + noun
Preposition
09. at the venue
“Security staff will be waiting at the venue to check everyone's tickets.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Students often act as brand reps for nightclubs, as well as other events and venues.” “That poses a problem for Thorstad, who is a strong believer in peer review and publishes only in venues that use it.” Etymology
From Middle English venu, from Old French venue, the feminine singular past participle of the verb venir (to come). Doublet of veny.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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