Word of the Day – Vomitorium

Vomitorium (noun)

vom-it-or-ee-um

Each of a series of entrance or exit passages in an ancient Roman amphitheatre or theatre.

Not as misconceived a place the ancient Romans are supposed to have vomited during feasts to make room for more food.

Example sentences

“Once they had entered through the vomitorium they could see the carnage that had taken place.”