Now updated for CSW19. New words, if any, and new inflections of existing words, are shown in red.
akhara | (Hindi) a gymnasium. |
amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space. |
amphitheatral | of or like an amphitheatre. |
amphitheatre | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space. |
amphitheatric | relating to an amphitheater. |
amphitheatrical | relating to an amphitheater. |
arena | (Lat.) an area enclosed by seating; orig part of the ancient amphitheatre strewed with sand for combat. |
arthouse | a cinema that shows films regarded as artistic as distinct from popular. |
auditorily | (Adv.) AUDITORY, related to hearing. |
auditory | related to hearing (noun, arch.) an audience, a place for lectures |
ballpark | a facility in which ballgames are played. |
ballroom | a large room for dancing. |
bandstand | a structure for accommodating a band of musicians. |
cinema | a motion-picture theater. |
cinematheque | a small movie theater showing classic or avant-garde films. |
clubland | an area containing many nightclubs. |
coliseum | (Lat.) a large building or stadium used as a place of entertainment. |
colosseum | a large building or stadium used as a place of entertainment. |
discotheque | a place or event at which recorded pop music is played for dancing. |
esplanade | (Fr.) a level open stretch of paved or grassy ground, esp one designed for walking or driving along a shore. |
fairground | an area where outdoor fairs, circuses, or exhibitions are held. |
funfair | an amusement park. |
funhouse | an amusing place at a fairground. |
funplex | a large amusement complex. |
groundling | a spectator who stood in the pit of an Elizabethan theater; a person of unsophisticated taste. |
gym | (Short for) a gymnasium. |
hippodrome | a place set apart for equestrian and chariot races. |
hippodromic | relating to a hippodrome. |
locale | (Fr.) the scene of some event etc. |
megaplex | a cinema complex containing a large number of screens. |
nightclub | a club for drinking and entertainment, etc, open between evening and morning; (verb) to visit nightclubs. |
nightclubbing | visiting nightclubs. |
nonauditory | not auditory. |
odeon | (Greek) a building for the performance of vocal and instrumental music, esp among the ancient Greeks and Romans. |
odeum | (Lat.) a building for the performance of vocal and instrumental music, esp among the ancient Greeks and Romans. |
palazzo | (Ital.) an Italian palace, often one converted into a museum. |
playfield | a playing field. |
playground | a piece of land used for and usually equipped with facilities for recreation esp by children. |
playland | a recreational area. |
poolhall | a place where pool is played. |
poolroom | a room where pool is played. |
racecourse | a course for racing. |
racino | a racetrack that offers additional facilities for gambling. |
rec | a recreation ground. |
rinkside | the area at the side of a rink. |
rollerdrome | (US) a venue for rollerskating to music. |
sandlot | a vacant plot of sandy land in a town, esp one used by children for playing sport and games. |
showground | a plot of land on which an outdoor show is held. |
snowdome | a leisure centre offering snow and ice facilities. |
spheristerion | a room or court for ball games. |
theater | (US) theatre. |
theaterland | the main theatre district of a city, esp in the West End of London. |
theatre | a place for the staging of drama. |
theatregoing | the practice of going to the theatre. |
theatreland | the main theatre district of a city, esp in the West End of London. |
turnhall | a building where gymnasts practise. |
vaudevillist | a performer or writer of vaudeville. |
videotheque | a cinema in which videos are shown. |
zocalo | (Spanish) in Mexico, a public square or plaza. |