Synonyms of theater

theater

noun

ˈthē-ə-tər 

variants or theatre

1

as in playhouse

a building or part of a building where movies are shown

there's still one theater in town that shows independent films

Synonyms & Similar Words

• playhouse
• cinema
• multiplex
• nickelodeon
• drive-in
• plex
• megaplex
• art theater
• art house
• cinematheque
• fleapit
• grind house

2

as in drama

the public performance of plays

have been fascinated by the theater ever since I was a child

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drama
• stage
• production
• entertainment
• acting
• theatricals
• theatrics
• dramatics
• exhibition
• recreation
• show
• boards
• presentation
• amusement
• spectacle
• footlights
• pageant
• diversion
• showbiz
• show business
• pageantry
• distraction

3

as in auditorium

a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings

the lecturer waited until the theater was full before beginning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• auditorium
• amphitheater
• arena
• garden
• playhouse
• hall
• ballroom
• lyceum
• theater-in-the-round
• music hall
• arena theater
• senate
• house
• chamber
• odeum
• cafetorium

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of theater

The confluence of releases added up to a historically good September weekend in theaters. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Few shows show how well theater creators, the Hartford community and the time of year can come together as Night Fall. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Later, slow down with a leisurely dinner at Craft Bistro, where steak, seafood, burgers, and pasta are served inside a historic downtown theater. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

For many in the industry, a tentpole feature is one that costs more than $100 million to produce, often exceeding $200 million or $250 million, and that drives significant traffic to movie theaters. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026