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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

Examples of home theater in a Sentence

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The brand’s signature art TV is a favorite of ours for a home theater setup. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Other features include a main-level primary suite, two offices, a home theater, entertainment area with a billiards lounge with full bar; spacious kitchen; formal and informal living areas and a playroom. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025 Mount it on the wall and turn any living room into a home theater. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Nov. 2025 By the time its very own model broke cover in 2022, the entry price for an own-brand home theater experience shot up considerably. New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for home theater

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Dec. 2025.

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