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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Samsung The Samsung 65-inch Class QN70H Series Neo 4K Smart TV delivers a breathtaking home theater experience using Quantum Mini LED technology for exceptional brightness, deep contrast, and lifelike colors. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026 The residence is completed by a lower level designed for all sorts of activities—there’s a gym, a home theater, and even an art studio. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 Here, a modest slide-out wall module expands the width of the motorhome interior to carve out extra space for a cozy home theater-style setup with two side-facing power recliners split far enough apart to fit a drinks/snacks table between them. — New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026 At the time the two-story home reportedly had a 5000-square-foot basement with a home theater and a rec room accessible via elevator. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 28 Sep. 2026 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 12 Oct. 2026.

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