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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Aside from a solo operator or someone more interested in music, that in practice leaves ATG Entertainment, formerly the Ambassador Theatre Group, which, for my money would be far and away the best owner of the theater from a Chicago theatergoer’s point of view. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026 Unproductively, in the confines of the smaller-scale Fyda-Mar stage, the discordant sensory barrage director Oanh Nguyen brings to bear landed on at least one theatergoer as an agitated, irritating distraction. Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 But theatergoers around me couldn’t seem to get enough, no matter how repetitive the naughty humor became. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Fans are encouraged to stay quiet, with signage in the lobby reminding theatergoers this is a live performance, not a film. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 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 19 May. 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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