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

Collectors and parents began sending Hoban photos of their own childhood playhouses, helping identify rare models, missing accessories and even how certain sets originally looked. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Morgan cleared the land, planted a vegetable garden, and turned an open shed into a playhouse and guest bedroom for her grandsons. — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2026

The archive Mittelman created covers every iteration of the live-theater playhouse and has several sections, one of which lists the name of everyone who ever performed on its stage. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

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