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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Still, Asus sees it as a way for the Ally X20 to offer a home theater-like experience, despite the product being a portable device. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026 Rather than just being a way to shrink a home theater, Audiray is trying to turn the projector into a mobile, grab-and-go entertainment station for movies, music, karaoke, camping trips, and fun nights in the backyard. New Atlas, 26 May 2026 The renovation added a chef’s kitchen, natural stone finishes, custom fixtures, an elevator, a full bar, a home theater, and a golf simulator. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026 There is a home theater, a 30-foot-long hobby room, and massive common areas ideal for hosting. Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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