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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The company’s stage productions have been seen by more than 240 million theatergoers worldwide, according to Disney stats, and won 20 Tony Awards. Gordon Cox, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025 Times Square is a convergence point for theatergoers, tourists and commuters, meaning any security incident there can cause outsize disruption. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025 While the plot is ultimately more straightforward here, the third-act escalation is perhaps even more extreme — once Cregger’s foot is on the gas, even the quietest theatergoers become reactive. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025 Since then, Disney Theatrical Group’s 10 titles have been seen by around 230 million theatergoers in 38 countries with The Lion King alone becoming the most successful show in theatre history playing to more than 115 million people in 100 cities. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for theatergoer

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First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Sep. 2025.

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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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