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 primary bayfront estate is an 8,116-square-foot contemporary spec home completed in 2022, offering seven bedrooms, 75 feet of Biscayne Bay frontage, a saltwater pool, a wine cellar, a home theater, a gym, and a cabana. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026 Other amenities include a tennis court, a game room, a home theater, and a large gym. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 Oct. 2026 Second Season provides socialization and activities for its members in a calming, open-space concept that includes an indoor garden area, a home theater, a 1950s-style café, a craft area, a meditation spot and a nail salon. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 The unfinished lower level offers an exceptional amount of space for storage, a workshop, hobby area, home theater, or gym. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2026.

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