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venue

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈvɛnju// UK //vˈɛnjuː// venue Archaic General-service

n. the place where a specific event happens. You use this for things like concerts, weddings, or sports matches.

n. the location assigned or chosen for a specific event, such as a conference, performance, or legal proceeding.


SIMPLE

The hotel is a popular venue for weddings.

CONTEXTUAL

The band had to find a larger venue because the tickets sold out in less than an hour.

COMPLEX

Choosing an appropriate venue involves balancing the technical requirements of the performers with the accessibility and comfort of the expected audience.

Synonyms
Origin

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

Usage

Commonly used with the preposition 'for' to indicate the purpose of the location.

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