Why Is It Called Vomitories?
The Word 'Vomitory' Is Derived from 'Vomitorium' Which Refers to a Passage Found Beneath the Seating Through Which an Audience Can Exit at the End of an Event...
The word 'vomitory' is derived from 'vomitorium' which refers to a passage found beneath the seating through which an audience can exit at the end of an event. This originates from Roman times, when amphitheatres had vomitorium to allow the audience to leave.
What does a vomitory mean?
: an entrance piercing the banks of seats of a theater, amphitheater, or stadium.
What does a tiered mean?
: having or arranged in tiers, rows, or layers —often used in combination triple-tiered.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
