odeon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ancient Greek or Roman building used for performances of music and poetry.
  2. A theatre or concert hall.
name
  1. Any of several ancient Greek and Roman buildings built for musical activities
  2. Any chain of British cinemas, or other cinemas or theatres

Pronunciation

/ˈəʊdɪən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-odeon.wav /ˈoʊdiɑn/ /ˈəʊdiɒn/

Word forms

odeon odea odeons odeion odeum

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ᾨδεῖον (Ōideîon), from ᾠδή (ōidḗ, “song”).

Derived words

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