usage of the word Venue

[sail_96]

which sentence is correct -
"Where is the venue for the event ?" or "What is the venue for the event ?"

[mykwyner]

Until very recently, the word venue was only used as a legal term. Now it has taken on a meaning something like, a site where some sort of major event takes place.

Since the new meaning of the word hasn't yet become fixed in the language, the new usage isn't firmly defined yet either.

Judging by the way I've heard the word [mis]used, I'd say, "what is the venue..." is the more popular (but not necessarily more correct) choice.

[sail_96]

So are you saying that 'Where is the venue?' is correct ??

[MikeNewYork]

Originally Posted by sail_96

So are you saying that 'Where is the venue?' is correct ??

Since "venue" refers to a place, either "what" (name it) or "where" (locate it) is acceptable.