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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Several additional bedrooms and bathrooms are spread across the upper floors, along with a kitchenette and another reception room outfitted with a projector and surround-sound system that could double as a home theater. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026 This gives you a 38% discount on a giant home theater display featuring Regza QLED Color, the Regza AI Engine ZRi Gen3, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and Fire TV with Alexa. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 The mode shown below looks like a particularly comfortable home theater-style setup for watching the available drop-down headliner TV. New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026 Situated within a former convent, this house in the center of Biarritz has three suites, a vaulted living room, a swimming pool, and even a home theater. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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