home theater

noun

Synonyms of home theaternext
: 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

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The mansion’s lower level is the number one spot for indoor lounging and entertaining, with access to the wine-tasting room, home theater with a celestial ceiling and snack bar, gym, media area with a nine-screen video wall, and several quiet reading nooks. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 Bringing home a colossal 85-inch home theater display equipped with thousands of active local dimming zones and AI scenario scaling for under $1,000 is an exceptional value. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026 The French château-style dwelling was built in 1990 and featured a two-story library, wine cellar, tennis court, pool, and home theater. Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026 For example, upscale sculptural speakers are meant to be seen as well as experienced, while others might be tucked into bookshelves or otherwise incorporated into the room for that home theater immersion. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for home theater

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of home theater was in 1982

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“Home theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20theater. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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