theater

theater

noun

Definition of THEATER

1

a building or part of a building where movies are shown <there's still one theater in town that shows independent films>

Synonyms cinema, playhouse

Related Words nickelodeon; megaplex, multiplex, plex (or 'plex); art house, art theater, cinematheque; fleapit [British], grind house; drive-in

2

the public performance of plays <have been fascinated by the theater ever since I was a child>

Synonyms dramatics, stage, theater (or theatre), theatricals, theatrics

Related Words boards; acting, footlights; entertainment, showbiz, show business; amusement, distraction, diversion, recreation; exhibition, pageant, pageantry, presentation, production, show, spectacle

3

a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings <the lecturer waited until the theater was full before beginning>

Synonyms amphitheater, arena, auditorium, garden, theater (or theatre)

Related Words arena theater, music hall, odeum, playhouse, theater-in-the-round; ballroom; lyceum; chamber, house, senate; cafetorium

Variants of THEATER

theater or theatre