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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But the film has been roundly dismissed by critics and theatergoers, basically disappearing from the box office after opening last week. David Sims, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026 Fortunately for theatergoers, she's landed a few good ones, too. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 Many theatergoers come dressed in their goth-grunge best and bearing fanart of the cast. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 May 2026 There were numerous others serving thousands of local theatergoers every summer. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for theatergoer

Word History

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 8 Jun. 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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