as in theaters
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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theaters
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Here are the Oscar nominees for best picture and where to watch them in Chicago theaters before the awards ceremony on March 15.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Scream 7 is now playing in movie theaters.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Playhouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playhouses. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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