Venue — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈven-ˌyü/ ven·ue

Meaning & Definition of Venue

Venue (noun)

  1. locale; also, a place where events of a specific type are held
  2. outlet
  3. the place from which a jury is drawn and in which trial is held

Venue (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information

    "a cable show might be the perfect venue for your opinions about local politics"

    similar: forum, medium, outlet, platform, soapbox
    related: channel, conduit, pipeline, showcase, stage

  2. the area or space occupied by or intended for something

    "the historic library is a perfect venue for the series of poetry readings"

    similar: emplacement, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, site, spot, where
    related: scene, precinct, region, section, sector, here, there

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Venue

The most common words with a similar meaning to Venue:

forum, medium, outlet, platform, soapbox, emplacement, locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, site, spot, where

Related Words for Venue

channel, conduit, pipeline, showcase, stage, scene, precinct, region, section, sector, here, there

Origin & Etymology of Venue

borrowed from Anglo-French, probably alteration (by assimilation to venue "arrival, attendance") of vinné, visné, literally, "neighborhood, neighbors," going back to Vulgar Latin *vīcīnātus, re-formation of Latin vīcīnitās vicinity

First known use: 1531

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Venue

Frequently Asked Questions about Venue

What does "Venue" mean?

"Venue" means locale; also, a place where events of a specific type are held. As a noun, it is defined as: locale; also, a place where events of a specific type are held. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Venue"?

Other words for "Venue" include forum, medium, outlet, platform, soapbox, emplacement, locale and locality. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Venue" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Venue"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Venue". Common alternatives include forum, medium, outlet, platform, soapbox, emplacement, locale, locality, location and locus.

How do you use "Venue" in a sentence?

Examples of "Venue" in a sentence: "a cable show might be the perfect venue for your opinions about local politics"; "the historic library is a perfect venue for the series of poetry readings".

Is "Venue" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Venue" is a noun.

Is "Venue" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Venue" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Venue"?

"Venue" is pronounced /ˈven-ˌyü/ and divided into syllables as ven·ue.

What is the origin of the word "Venue"?

"Venue" comes from borrowed from Anglo-French, probably alteration (by assimilation to venue "arrival, attendance") of vinné, visné, literally, "neighborhood, neighbors," going back to Vulgar Latin *vīcīnātus, re-formation of Latin vīcīnitās vicinity. First known use: 1531.