venue

noun

ˈven-ˌyü How to pronounce venue (audio)
Definition of venuenext
1
as in platform
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information a cable show might be the perfect venue for your opinions about local politics

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2
as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something the historic library is a perfect venue for the series of poetry readings

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Recent Examples of venue The Fox Theatre has formed its own content studio and is seeking artists, employees and community members who want to share their connection to the venue. — Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Those venues also were the kickoff point for the couple’s wardrobes throughout the wedding. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 The hotel will also be the venue for certain closed-door activities of the market. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 While the convenience and historical significance of the venues were paramount, the spaces offered additional benefits. — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for venue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venue
  1. platform
  2. location
  3. forum
  4. place
  5. site
Noun
  • The company also says the platform is designed to accommodate future battery technology, potentially allowing newer packs to be used with the existing motorcycle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • One and billing platform Orb, could broaden its offering further.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of platform
Noun
  • Starting Sunday, customers will be able to go to the new location for brunch, which is the regular menu with the addition of a breakfast sandwich.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The county was also the location of a high-profile immigration raid in Wilder last October, where over 100 people were detained at a horse racetrack, a popular gathering spot for Latino families in the area.
    — Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of location
Noun
  • Tech Challenges While the chair’s speech and the sideline chatter about economic and political events frequently dominate news from the symposium, Jackson Hole is also an important forum for high level debate on economic research.
    — Maria Eloisa Capurro, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The candidate forum, held at Coloma Community Center in Elmhurst, reflected the fierce intraparty generational battle between the two Democrats.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of forum
Noun
  • Big sophomore Charlie Beniot, 6-foot-2, 230 pounds, came on in his place and performed admirably.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Cubs and Brewers square off seven times in that span, with Monday’s victory putting the North Siders 7 games back of first-place Milwaukee.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of place
Noun
  • The new system allows the drone to release supplies while hovering, drop payloads during forward flight, or land and unload cargo autonomously, eliminating the need for personnel or dedicated equipment at the receiving site.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans for the arch on July 9.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of site

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“Venue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venue. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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