Synonyms of playhouse

playhouse

noun

ˈplā-ˌhau̇s 

as in theater

a building or part of a building where movies are shown

they're renovating the old playhouse and adding extra screens

Synonyms & Similar Words

• theater
• cinema
• nickelodeon
• multiplex
• drive-in
• art house
• art theater
• plex
• megaplex
• cinematheque
• grind house
• fleapit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of playhouse

In fact, the facility’s playhouse, opera theater and concert hall are due for major renovations. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Massanutten Resort, Virginia Climb to the top of Massanutten Resort‘s towering playhouse for a good overview of all the water cannons and waterfalls, as well as the giant tipping bucket. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026

Her Mame years kicked off with a national tour in 1965, followed by summer engagements, bus & truck tours and stops in Las Vegas, playhouses and dinner theaters. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

Fearing for their lives, the kids escape the confines of Buddy’s playhouse and embark on a dangerous journey to the mythical Diamond City. — Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026