Etymology

venue

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Today it means: A theater, auditorium, arena, or other area designated for sporting or entertainment events. Full definition →

Middle English venu ← Old French venue
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  1. Old French · derived fromvenue
  2. Middle English · inherited fromvenu
  3. English todayvenue

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

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