in law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held
"The judge ruled that the case must remain at its original venue to ensure a fair trial free from local bias."
A theater, auditorium, arena, or other area designated for sporting or entertainment events.
"The football team had to cancel their match because rain turned the outdoor venue into a muddy mess."
In plain English: A venue is the specific place where an event takes place.
"The stadium was chosen as the venue for the championship game."
Usage: Use venue to refer specifically to the physical location where an event takes place, such as a stadium or concert hall. Do not confuse it with occasion, which describes the time and nature of the gathering rather than its setting.
The word venue comes from the Old French phrase meaning "coming," which entered English via Middle English as a doublet of viny. Originally describing something that had arrived or been brought to a place, it evolved into its current sense referring to a location where an event takes place.