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

Animal Friends is also scheduled to be in theaters in January 2027. — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Robertson Property Group has been conducting renovations in the theater off and on for the past several years, but there is currently no prospective opening date. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026

Part of the talent division, Kaya reps actors in film, television and theater from around the world. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Other social media users argued that the trailer was scary enough that theaters should warn audiences about the imagery in the clip before showing the full preview. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 21 July 2026