Thesaurus results for PLAYHOUSE

playhouse

noun

ˈplā-ˌhau̇s

Definition of playhouse next

as in theater

a building or part of a building where movies are shown they're renovating the old playhouse and adding extra screens

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Recent Examples of playhouse There’s something for everyone here: wrestling, stunt BMX riding, a puppet playhouse, and of course the music lineup, which is just as diverse and compelling as the arts offerings, with Turnstile, Peaches, Blood Orange, De La Soul, Sudan Archives, and more taking the stage. —

Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 3 June 2026 Her 50-something protagonist, Alan Anderson, and his socially striving wife Vivian, are at least about to start thinking about where their family is going to go, once Alan retreats to a backyard playhouse. —

Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Ivey took part in a reading of the play at the playhouse’s Script in Hand series in 2026. —

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026 For guests with kids, a cute playhouse can be found out back. —

Damian Fallon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for playhouse

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theater

Noun

But for those who just want to grab a bite or see a movie at the IMAX theater, the security protocol is an additional — possibly irritating — barrier.

— Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Restless children, amped up on sugary drinks and chocolate bars, struggle to sit still in the theater’s red vinyl seats.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 26 June 2026