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

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Nearby, there’s a cozy home theater with a popcorn machine, along with a wellness wing—with a gym, sauna, steam room, and cold plunge—that opens to a pickleball court amid groomed plantings. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2026 Other luxurious amenities include a swimming pool, tennis court, home theater, and spa facilities. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026 Skip pricey upgrades like custom built-ins, whirlpool tubs, and home theaters that don’t add lasting value. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026 The house features a number of desirable amenities, including a home theater and a pool. Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for home theater

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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 3 Feb. 2026.

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