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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Heigl said she's worked to cater the home to her hobbies throughout the years, including an art studio located in a standalone building on the property, as well as putting her extensive yarn collection on display in their home theater. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Each one comes with a private heated pool, though some feature wood-burning pizza ovens, a home theater, or tennis court. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 This massive 70-inch 4K UHD smart TV makes upgrading your home theater surprisingly affordable. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 This certification, based on rigorous new standards, confirms their ability to accurately display creative intent, significantly benefiting home theater enthusiasts as LG Display supplies panels to most major OLED brands. John Archer, Forbes.com, 29 June 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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