venue
VEN-yoo
/ˈvenjuː/
The place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports competition.
Focuses on the location's suitability for a specific event.
The story behind the word. Derived from the Latin 'venire,' meaning 'to come.' A venue is literally a place where people 'come together' for a purpose.
Word relationships
- location: Location is any place; venue is a place specifically designated for an event.
- site: Site often refers to a place where something is being built or where an event occurred in the past.
Commonly confused with
- avenue: An avenue is a wide street; a venue is a place for an event.
Word family
- venues (noun): plural of venue
Collocations
- sporting venue
- host venue
- change of venue
- perfect venue
Example sentences
- "The local stadium was chosen as the venue for the championship final." Tournament planning.
- "The defense requested a change of venue to ensure a fair trial." Legal/Event context.
Memory hook
A venue is where the 'revenue' comes in from ticket sales. Venue: Where they come to you.
When not to use
Don't use for a general location (like 'the city'); use it for the specific site (like 'the stadium').
Fun facts
- In law, 'venue' refers to the geographical area in which a court has jurisdiction.
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