home theater

noun

: an entertainment system for the home that usually consists of a large television with video components (such as a DVD player and VCR) and an audio system offering surround sound

Examples of home theater in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At 9,839 square feet, the residence offered eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, along with a home theater, gym, wine cellar, and an expansive kitchen outfitted with three islands. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

The resulting image is extremely color accurate but also impressively bright, making the TV an excellent choice for either a basement home theater or a sunny den. — Justin Pot, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

The Sony Bravia Theater Trio is a three-piece home theater audio system that delivers a bigger, more immersive sound than a lone soundbar. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

My primary concern, though, is how the Apple TV 4K performs as an integral piece of my home theater. — John Higgins, The Verge, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for home theater

• theatre