venueven‧ue /ˈvenjuː/ ●●○ noun [countable] 
The first thing to do is book a venue. The band will play (=perform at) as many venues as possible.venue for the venue for the latest round of talks► see thesaurus at place
WORD ORIGINvenue
Origin:
1500-1600 Old French ‘coming’, from venir ‘to come’, from Latin venireEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a 2500 seat concert venue
- Ministers have not yet agreed on a venue for the next Conference on European Security.
- The concert's still on Saturday but the venue has been changed.
- The restaurant is one of the few venues for jazz music in the area.
- Amateur organisers inevitably pick a venue for the wrong reasons.
- The baseball and basketball team owners have said they will consider moving to another city unless they get new venues.
- The bid document stated clearly that a private organizing committee, and not city government, would raise money and build venues.
- The building's hall is still frequently a venue for those exercising their Nonconformist Consciences on current political controversies.
- There's even talk of using the coastal theme eatery as a film location and party venue.
THESAURUS
a point or area, especially one that you visit or use for a particular purpose: · He’s been to lots of places.· a good meeting place
the exact place where someone or something is, in relation to other things: · She showed me the position of the village on the map.· I changed the position of the mirror slightly.· Jessica moved to a position where she could see the stage better.
a particular place on a line or surface: · At this point the path gets narrower.· No cars are allowed beyond this point.
a place, especially a particular kind of place, or a place where something happens. Spot sounds rather informal: · She chose a sunny spot.· The area is a favourite spot for windsurfers.· This is the exact spot where I asked her to marry me.
a place where someone or something is, or where something happens. Location sounds more formal than place: · your exact location· The prisoners were taken to an undisclosed location.· an ideal location for a winter break
a place, especially one that will be used for a particular purpose, or where something important happened: · the site of a great battle· There are plans to develop the site for housing.· The area has become a dumping site for nuclear waste.
a place where something such as a meeting, concert, game etc takes place: · the venue for the next Olympic Games· The hotel is a popular wedding venue.
the place where something bad such as an accident or crime happened: · the scene of the crime· Ambulance crews were at the scene within minutes.
the place and the area around it, where something is or where something happens: · The hotel is in a beautiful setting.· the setting for the film ‘A Room With a View’· Beautiful gardens provide the perfect setting for outdoor dining.
used for talking about a place when you are not sure exactly which place: · She came from somewhere in London.
the place where someone or something is – used especially when you do not know this or do not want to tell people: · The whereabouts of the painting is unknown.· He refused to disclose his whereabouts.· I’m not sure about her whereabouts.
Longman Language Activatora place · Plant the daisies in a sunny place.· Keep your passport in a safe place.· a quiet, private place to read in· Britain is one of the most highly populated places in the world.a place to sit/eat/sleep etc · Sign your name on the list, and find yourself a place to sit.· I was looking for a place to park the car.place for · This would be a great place for a party!right/wrong place · Are you sure this is the right place? I don't see Emma.
a place in which someone lives, something happens, or something is built - used especially in business, advertising, or in official contexts: · a new hotel in an attractive location· The time, date, and location of the conference have not yet been announced.· Authorities say they have pinpointed the location of the sunken ship.
a place, especially a pleasant place, where you spend time or live: · We camped in a pleasant, shady spot beside the river.· There are bike trails to the highest spot on the island, which has magnificent views of San Francisco.· Put some of the hardier plants outdoors in a protected spot.spot for: · It looked like a perfect spot for a picnic.holiday spotBritish /vacation spot American: · Las Vegas has a growing reputation as an entertainment and vacation spot.
a place where something such as a building exists now, is going to exist in the future, or where something existed in the past: · an important archaeological site· The town has purchased a site on Villa Avenue for the new library.site of: · A home for the elderly will be built on the site of the old hospital.building site British /construction site American (=place where a new building is being built): · Green fences were put up around the construction site.
a place for an arranged event or meeting, for example a sports or musical event: · The concert's still on Saturday but the venue has been changed.venue for: · The restaurant is one of the few venues for jazz music in the area.· Ministers have not yet agreed on a venue for the next Conference on European Security.
the place or area where someone or something is, especially when this is unknown or is being kept secret: somebody's whereabouts: · The police received an anonymous tip about the suspect's whereabouts.· Despite numerous searches and enquiries, her whereabouts are still unknown.whereabouts of: · The police have appealed for information concerning the whereabouts of the stolen car used in the robbery.· They tried to torture him into revealing the whereabouts of the $90 million, but he didn't know anything.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The first thing to do is book a venue. The band will play (=perform at) as many venues as possible.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a place where an organized meeting, concert etc takes placesporting/conference/concert etc venue The first thing to do is book a venue. The band will play (=perform at) as many venues as possible. (=a place where exhibitions can be held)· We are still looking for suitable exhibition venues.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· The bigger the venue, the less you can hear your own amps anyway.· Their next big venue is on Saturday night at Worcester Cathedral.· You are going to need to develop a following if you want to move on and play bigger and better venues.· They hired the biggest venue in town, the 2500 seater Liverpool Empire.· It is also the biggest venue to date, with more than 150,000 square feet of space.
· Groover Records are now putting on a Monday night club at two different venues.· We had pressed hard for these and the Inspector eventually agreed to a series at four different venues.· We change the sets often, so you learn how to do things at different venues as you go along.· If he had not been so taken aback, he might have suggested a different venue.· Get a number of different quotations, not only for different venues but for different types of meal.
· Arguably London's best blues venue, with free and occasionally great blues six nights a week.· You are going to need to develop a following if you want to move on and play bigger and better venues.· There are enough good venues around - starve the poor ones of your business.· The best reception venues tend to be booked well in advance.
· An ideal venue for school and adult group visits either in the daytime or evenings by arrangement.· Symposia such as the Panofsky one could also be held there, the famous elliptical reading room would be an ideal venue.· The Playhouse is the ideal venue for your Conference, Exhibition or social function.· It is an ideal venue for holding a meeting or a private party, before, during or after a show.· Wimbledon 1992 would seem to be the ideal venue to prove a few people wrong.· The ideal venue for conferences meetings, receptions.
· This should not be necessary as soon as the band plays in larger venues.· It's a larger seated venue than usual, over 30,000.· Next year she hopes for a larger venue, with catering facilities.· The mould was broken ... their meetings began literally in homes but quickly outgrew front rooms so moved to larger venues.
· A major new venue for live music is now up and running in Bangor.· One immediate loser to the arena is the aging Municipal Auditorium, previously the major city-owned venue.· The Brighton Centre is a major venue for rock shows, concerts, ice spectaculars and sporting events.· His name and his music opened the new National Bowl, promoted now as a major venue for big rock stars.
· A major new venue for live music is now up and running in Bangor.· The baseball and basketball team owners have said they will consider moving to another city unless they get new venues.· Problems with their original pitch mean they need a new home venue and are always looking for new members, including men.· Dance Center are presenting a Mardi Gras benefit tonight to finance a the purchase of a new venue.· Variety will be the catchword at the new venue, to be called the Beehive Variety Club.· It is also an excellent way to meet like-minded people and try out new venues.· The new venue is light, bright and alive.
· The bombing has forced Olympic officials to step up security measures throughout Olympic venues and surrounding facilities.· This is a 2. 5 million-square-foot convention complex that is home to five Olympic venues and six medal sports.
· If you feel energetic, you could join exercise classes at your local sports centre, village hall or other venue.· Tickets are £9 in London and £8 at all other venues.· Weston-super-Mare, Southsea, Folkestone and Lowestoft were the other venues and all proved as popular as on previous visits.· Many other venues suffered as the Sixties drew to a close.· Most programmes will come from the Elmwood Hall, but other venues will be used.· His exhibition closes at Derby's Metro Cinema on 1 March, but will no doubt appear at other venues soon.· The exhibition will travel to seven other venues, finishing on 30 November.
· Church south aisle made for an attractive and popular exhibition venue.· But this is a popular venue.· The castle's impressive great hall is a popular venue with local couples for wedding receptions.· House party holidays are very popular venues for single people at Christmas.· It is large, indoors and a popular shopping venue.· This is popular venue for visitors to the coast throughout the year.· Brooklands is also proving a popular venue for owners' club meetings of all descriptions.
· Identical style two-day courses for middle management are also held at various venues in the South East and Yorkshire.· However, additional seating was created when the various Atlanta venues were redesigned to accommodate television cameras and other equipment.· The festival runs from April 17 through 27, with films showing at various venues around town.
NOUN· Time allowed 00:21 Read in studio One of the country's best-known concert venues is up for sale.· Seating 500 it provides a centre of services of all denominations and a concert venue.
· Working closely with Merseyside Conference Bureau, Lauren has helped to promote the area as a main conference venue.· Most conference venues fall down on the little matters of personal caring.
· The old kitchen is now a tearoom and occasional entertainment venue.· Shops, cafes and entertainment venues sprung up and Jaywick became a popular resort.
VERB· Overall the event was a major success and has already been provisionally booked for the same venue year.
· Masterknit Club are changing their venue and dates.· But local hoteliers are warning that changing the venue would cost the local economy a million pounds a year.· She merely had to change the venue slightly.
· But it's something you must think about right from the start when you're choosing your venue.· Southwell, as well as Lingfield, has been chosen as a first venue for all-weather racing in this country.· It is certainly crucial when it comes to choosing your venue.
· A summer lunch will be held at the same venue on 15 June.· It is hoped to develop a training programme and to hold social functions at venues throughout the Principality.· Identical style two-day courses for middle management are also held at various venues in the South East and Yorkshire.
· The week long festival begins on September 13 and will be performed simultaneously at venues in Dublin and Belfast.
· To play small venues would invite élitism.· You are going to need to develop a following if you want to move on and play bigger and better venues.· How about playing at my venue?· On the other hand, Bruce Springsteen has been playing outdoor venues in Britain for over 10 years now.
· The major halls in the Richmond building provide excellent venues, particularly for large conferences.· May I also pass on my thanks to your master for providing such a great venue for my business lunches.· It provided a venue for Lennie Bruce.
The first thing to do is book a venue. The band will play (=perform at) as many venues as possible.venue for the venue for the latest round of talks► see thesaurus at place