NYT Dictionary

VENUE

/ˈvɛnjuː/
NounVEN-ueven-ue · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A theater, auditorium, arena, or other area designated for sporting or entertainment events.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English venu, from Old French venue, the feminine singular past participle of the verb venir (to come). Doublet of veny.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

venewsettinglocalelocusangledistancefootingperspectiveseatstanding

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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