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 also the question of finding a playhouse that can fit in Miriam Buether’s set, which has been designed for the Lyttelton’s wide proscenium.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 July 2025
Frank said her son has even asked for a board that’s specific to his Peppa Pig playhouse.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
The playhouse runs several shows throughout the season, which typically runs from May through October.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Some preservationists strongly objected to the county’s partial demolition plan, calling instead for restoration of the full playhouse.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 July 2025
Frank said her son has even asked for a board that’s specific to his Peppa Pig playhouse.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
The playhouse runs several shows throughout the season, which typically runs from May through October.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Some preservationists strongly objected to the county’s partial demolition plan, calling instead for restoration of the full playhouse.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for playhouse
theater
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Musical theater loves a go-getter, and halfhearted irony just can’t stand up to this much zazz.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Prospect Avenue was renamed Hollywood Boulevard, and a flurry of tony hotels, palatial theaters and glitzy boutiques opened along the stretch between Vine Street and Highland Avenue.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Playhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playhouse. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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