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Parts of Speech:
Noun
Definitions:
- A cinema or movie theater.
- A type of ancient Greek theater.
Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈoʊdiən/
- UK: /ˈəʊdiən/
Origin and Usage:
The word "odeon" comes from the Greek word "ōideion", meaning "singing place". In ancient Greece, an odeon was a type of theater used for musical performances and recitations of poetry. Today, the word is primarily used to refer to a cinema or movie theater.
Synonyms:
- Cinema
- Movie theater
- Theater
Related Words:
- Audio
- Video
- Opera
- Stage
- Music
Example Sentences:
- Lets go to the Odeon cinema to watch the new movie.
- The ancient Greeks used odeons for musical performances and poetry recitations.