venue

noun

ven·​ue ˈven-ˌyü 

1

a

: locale sense 1

also : a place where events of a specific type are held

music venues

b

: outlet sense 1c

2

a

: the place from which a jury is drawn and in which trial is held

requested a change of venue

b

: the place or county in which take place the alleged events from which a legal action arises

c

: a statement showing that a case is brought to the proper court or authority

Synonyms

• forum
• medium
• outlet
• platform
• soapbox

Examples of venue in a Sentence

The venue of the trial has been changed.

The nightclub provided an intimate venue for her performance.

Recent Examples on the Web

The company continues to face risks related to its substantial indebtedness and the need to generate sufficient cash flow from its operations, particularly from its new Sphere venue in Las Vegas. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024

And in the venue, among tables stacked with hors d'oeuvres and drinks, Michigan Republicans walked around with some newfound energy. —Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024

Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish takes over Heritage Bank Center just four days after country crooner/rapper Jelly Roll performed at the venue. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024

Under this new gallery model, Fitzpatrick will remain based in Paris and mount exhibitions at unconventional venues in Paris and around the world. —Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Kids Definition

venue

noun

ven·​ue ˈven-ˌyü 

1

: the place in which a trial is held

2

: locale

also : a place where events of a specific type are held

sport venues

Legal Definition

venue

noun

ven·​ue ˈven-ˌyü 

1

: the place or county in which take place the alleged events from which a legal action arises

—used especially at common law

2

: the place from which a jury is drawn and in which trial is held see also change of venue compare jurisdiction

3

: a statement showing that a case is brought to the proper court or authority

Etymology

Anglo-French, place where a jury is summoned, alteration (influenced by venue arrival, attendance) of vinné, visné, literally, neighborhood, neighbors, from Old French, ultimately from Latin vicinus neighboring