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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Amazon's Deals of the Day are running epic discounts on entertainment gear from JBL, Roku, and Toshiba, giving your home theater a heroic boost before the multiverse collides. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Originally planned with welcoming guests and family as a high priority, the finished, 1,763-square-foot lower level adds a five-stool wet bar, a games area, a sunken home theater and extra storage opportunities. — Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 7 Sep. 2026 Five bedrooms and bathrooms are paired with a home theater and an infinity pool. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 The 14,500-square-foot property sits on 7 acres, and reportedly has nine bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a spa, home theater, and sprawling gardens. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Aug. 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 2 Oct. 2026.

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