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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PCMag home theater expert Will Greenwald praised the Beam. Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 20 June 2026 The French château-style dwelling was built in 1990 and featured a two-story library, wine cellar, tennis court, pool, and home theater. Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026 For example, upscale sculptural speakers are meant to be seen as well as experienced, while others might be tucked into bookshelves or otherwise incorporated into the room for that home theater immersion. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026 Amenities include an indoor pool, a gym, and a home theater. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for home theater

Word History

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 26 Jun. 2026.

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