venue
pronunciation
How to pronounce venue in British English:
UK [ˈvenjuː]
How to pronounce venue in American English:
US [ˈvenjuː]
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- Noun:
- the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
- in law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held
Word Origin
- venue (n.)
- c. 1300, "a coming for the purpose of attack," from Old French venue "coming" (12c.), from fem. past participle of venir "to come," from Latin venire "to come," from PIE root *gwa- "to go, come" (cognates: Old English cuman "to come;" see come). The sense of "place where a case in law is tried" is first recorded 1530s. Extended to locality in general, especially "site of a concert or sporting event" (1857). Change of venue is from Blackstone (1768).
Example
- 1. He said two died in fighting outside the venue and one was captured .
- 2. A detailed city map to help you find your location , biennale venue locations and get directions .
- 3. This year , the famous venue is a further boon .
- 4. The country has begun a new high-speed train that would connect seoul to both its venue zones in 50 minutes .
- 5. The venue was brimming with members who had been promised " an important announcement " about elections .