venue

ve·nue

UK/ˈvɛnjuː/ US/ˈvɛnju/ fairly common

noun

the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)

Synonyms

locale
locus

in law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held

Origin

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

Phrases

change of venue
lay a venue
sex-on-premises venue

Related words

Word family

localize

Broader terms

jurisdiction
scene

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