Oxford Dictionary English lecture theatre nounnoun BrE BrE//ˈlektʃə θɪətə(r)// ; NAmE NAmE//ˈlektʃər θiːətər// (British English) (North American English lecture theater) University life Add to my wordlistjump to other results a large room with rows of seats on a slope, where lectures are given Each tiered lecture theatre has a capacity of 70–80 people. See related entries: University lifeCheck pronunciation: lecture theatre oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com