Vomitory (Noun)
Meaning
An entrance to an amphitheater or stadium.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient Romans designed the vomitory to efficiently discharge large crowds from the amphitheater after a gladiatorial contest.
- Fans poured out of the vomitory and onto the streets after the sold-out concert ended.
- The architect positioned the vomitory to provide easy access to the upper levels of the stadium.
- Visitors to the ancient ruins marveled at the sophisticated design of the vomitory.
- As the final whistle blew, the vomitory became a sea of excited fans rushing to congratulate the winning team.