: an entrance piercing the banks of seats of a theater, amphitheater, or stadium.

What are Vomitories used for?

Also called vomitorium. an opening, as in a stadium or theater, permitting large numbers of people to enter or leave.

Where does the word vomitory come from?

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.