Defn: The part of a church, theater, or other public building, assigned to the audience.
Note: In ancient churches the auditorium was the nave, where hearers stood to be instructed; in monasteries it was an apartment for the reception of strangers.
AUDITORSHIP
Au"di*tor*ship, n.
Defn: The office or function of auditor.
AUDITORY
Au"di*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. auditorius.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to hearing, or to the sense or organs of hearing; as, the auditory nerve. See Ear. Auditory canal (Anat.), the tube from the auditory meatus or opening of the ear to the tympanic membrane.
AUDITORY
Au"di*to*ry, n. Etym: [L. auditorium.]
1. An assembly of hearers; an audience.
2. An auditorium. Udall.
AUDITRESS
Au"di*tress, n.