theatergoer

noun

the·​ater·​go·​er ˈthē-ə-tər-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce theatergoer (audio)
: a person who frequently goes to the theater
theatergoing noun or adjective

Examples of theatergoer in a Sentence

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Fortunately, the production Bay Area theatergoers currently have the chance to see boasts a really great Lady of the Lake in Amanda Robles. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026 The hotel dining venues occasionally extend their hours to accommodate theatergoers spilling out of the Majestic Theatre across the street. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026 Producers hinted that theatergoers will hear some of Megan Thee Stallion’s songs in the jukebox musical. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026 American theatergoers who are showing up to witness Skarsgård will soon discover that Melling is playing the film’s heart as well as its eyes. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for theatergoer

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First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of theatergoer was in 1870

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“Theatergoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theatergoer. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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theatergoer

noun
the·​ater·​go·​er -ˌgō(-ə)r How to pronounce theatergoer (audio)
: a person who frequently goes to the theater
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