opera house

noun

: a theater devoted principally to the performance of operas

broadly : theater

Examples of opera house in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are plenty of cultural activities to enjoy, from a show at the local opera house to the world’s most famous annual car race in May. — Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

The award-winning film was broadcast alongside a live orchestra performance of the soundtrack inside the iconic Venice institution Teatro La Fenice, one of the most renowned opera houses in the city. — Caitlin White, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Working in sporting stadiums rather than opera houses can provide its challenges. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Her own career went on to span decades across many of the world's leading opera houses. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for opera house

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse