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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Amenities include an indoor pool, a gym, and a home theater. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 June 2026 This 98-inch TV is no joke, especially since that size puts it more in home theater territory and out of reasonable range for a small living room. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026 The home theater was wasted on someone whose hearing and eyesight were failing. Norman B. Gildin, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026 Built in 1915 and redesigned by architect Leopoldo Rosati in 2011, the three-story home features a custom steel staircase, a private terrace, a home theater, a gym, and a private guest suite. Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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