noun · A2

Venue

VEN-yoo/ˈvenjuː/

A venue is the place of an organised event: concert venue, wedding venue, change of venue. Place is more general. Stadium, hall, and theatre are types of venue. Location is a close cousin. Do not write menu (food list) for venue. Book the venue early for busy dates.

Meaning

The place where an organised event happens.

Examples

“The concert venue is near the station.”
“The indoor venue was better when the rain started.”
“Which venue is the exam in — the sports hall or the library?”

Good to know

a concert / wedding venue. Cousin: location. Mix-up: menu.

Near in meaning

location

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