noun
- passages or exits in a large building (such as a stadium or theater) that allow crowds to flow out quickly
Usage: architectural term
Examples
- The ancient Roman Colosseum had multiple vomitories to allow spectators to exit efficiently.
- Modern stadiums are designed with wide vomitories to prevent dangerous crowding.
- The theater’s vomitories were clearly marked with illuminated exit signs.
- Emergency procedures required keeping all vomitories clear of obstructions.
- The architect planned the vomitories to handle the flow of 50,000 people.
- Ushers were stationed at each of the main vomitories during the concert.