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
Use it for extra storage, a home office, or a kids' playhouse.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
For seven years, the playhouse performed in the former twin cinema, with a 304-seat theater for its mainstage shows and the other 350-seat space for children’s theater.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 17 Nov. 2025
Now, two years into her tenure at the Théâtre National de Strasbourg, Guiela Nguyen is focused on bringing people who don’t necessarily speak French to the playhouse.
—Laura Cappelle, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Hipp evokes an opulent playhouse, with a bold palette, swathes of rich velvet, and plenty of colorful art.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
For seven years, the playhouse performed in the former twin cinema, with a 304-seat theater for its mainstage shows and the other 350-seat space for children’s theater.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 17 Nov. 2025
Now, two years into her tenure at the Théâtre National de Strasbourg, Guiela Nguyen is focused on bringing people who don’t necessarily speak French to the playhouse.
—Laura Cappelle, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Hipp evokes an opulent playhouse, with a bold palette, swathes of rich velvet, and plenty of colorful art.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for playhouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for playhouse
theater
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This month, a film adaptation directed by Kristen Stewart and starring Imogen Poots hits theaters nationwide.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Backers can also host private virtual screenings or provide access directly to other organizations, as well as buy out an entire theater for audiences who wouldn’t otherwise get to see the film.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Playhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playhouse. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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