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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The production works best when the play’s expressionistic flourishes invite theatergoers to consider more deeply the subjective experiences and societal subtexts that are being externalized. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 Many longtime Bay Area theatergoers will be familiar with Stokes, who has performed professionally with numerous local theater group — including San Francisco Playhouse, Marin Theatre Company, Aurora Theatre and TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026 This distinctiveness enables theatergoers to engage more fully with a narrative that is centered on living and indulging in the human experience rather than simply acting as passive observers. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026 Select theatergoers read lines from their seats during the show, and five volunteers are brought onstage to perform alongside him at each performance. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Theatergoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theatergoer. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

theatergoer

noun
the·​ater·​go·​er -ˌgō(-ə)r How to pronounce theatergoer (audio)
: a person who frequently goes to the theater
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster