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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When Upton and Verlander opted for a home theater rather than a proper dining room, Ruggiero conjured a moody lounge slicked in a blackberry paint, festooned with heavy velvet curtains, and crowned by a graphic Iksel wallpaper. Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026 The layout includes two primary suites, a three-bedroom guest wing with its own kitchenette and entrance, and a lower level outfitted with a home theater, gym, game room, and a 12-person hot tub. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026 Until now, the only sure way to avoid these red/green/blue flashes was to choose a three-chip LCD model like the Epson LS12000, which is also one of our top picks for 4K home theater. M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026 The main house features a home theater, a doll room, and a wine cellar. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 2026.

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