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

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Its board has already voted to authorize a strike, if necessary, and the union has been handing out strike pledge cards to actors on Broadway, as well as speaking with theatergoers in Times Square. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025 And whereas with Rocky III audiences had two movies’ worth of time already invested in the protagonist, to most theatergoers, Kerr will be practically a stranger. David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025 The pre-show includes a demonstration of Perv-O-Vision that’s complete with full frontal male nudity and an audience of theatergoers that are very clearly generated with AI. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2025 Bold and deeply human, Punch is initially a bit slow on the wind up, but its stellar cast help weave together an almost unbelievable story of compassion and empathy in its second act that left many theatergoers sniffling in their seats. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 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 17 Oct. 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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