theatergoer

noun

the·​ater·​go·​er ˈthē-ə-tər-ˌgō-ər 

: a person who frequently goes to the theater

theatergoing

ˈthē-ə-tər-ˌgō-iŋ 

-gȯ(-)iŋ

noun or adjective

Examples of theatergoer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the time that theatergoers were sitting on the edges of their seats and watching Bullock dodge debris, there were only about 1,000 active satellites in orbit. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

Fernández’s adaptation is anxious to turn tragedy into a sermon, offering theatergoers moral solace where Sophocles leaves his audience in a contemplative state of stunned silence. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Upon its inception, the neighboring Théâtre des Champs-Élysées brought composers, theatergoers, and fashion trailblazers to regularly dine at the property. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Of course, theatergoers already know the particular power of sharing a story with a roomful of strangers. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

theatergoer

noun

the·​ater·​go·​er -ˌgō(-ə)r 

: a person who frequently goes to the theater