theater

noun

ˈthē-ə-tər How to pronounce theater (audio)
variants or theatre
Definition of theaternext
1
as in playhouse
a building or part of a building where movies are shown there's still one theater in town that shows independent films

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2
as in drama
the public performance of plays have been fascinated by the theater ever since I was a child

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3
as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings the lecturer waited until the theater was full before beginning

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Recent Examples of theater Samsung Labor Day Deals Q-Series HW-Q990F Soundbar This Q-Series soundbar makes your space sound like a movie theater thanks to a slew of channels, including 11 front and surround, as well as four up-firing ones. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 The cast includes adult and youth performers, according to Adam Burke, artistic director for the theater. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026 Since expanding from theater into film, writer-director Florian Zeller has specialized in examining the pressure of mental health issues on families — dealing with dementia in The Father and depression in The Son, both based on his plays. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 Caitlyn said that the theater has given North Texans a place to relax, unwind, and find community. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for theater
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater
  1. playhouse
  2. drama
  3. auditorium
  4. stage
  5. amphitheater
  6. production
  7. entertainment
  8. acting
Noun
  • 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
Definition of playhouse
Noun
  • The stealing of Native Americans and their homelands is not just a side story in the grand drama of American history.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • That’s the plot for season one of this anthology legal drama, which will take on a new case and cast in season two.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of drama
Noun
  • Theaters may still appear crowded, but there are fewer auditoriums, meaning attendance remains down from 2019 levels by almost a quarter of a billion admissions, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • However, between these meetings, Glover shared his desire to stand in front of an auditorium and teach the next generation by recounting his nearly 14 years as an active astronaut and 28-year career in the United States Navy.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of auditorium
Noun
  • In the early stage of the trip, the twin-engine jets headed for Alaska and passed over Greenland, where an Airbus A400M support plane capable of landing on ice was stationed.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • But officials did not prioritize reusability in Vulcan’s design, with no plans to reuse the rocket’s booster stage and only tentative plans to eventually recover and reuse Vulcan’s main engines.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of stage
Noun
  • The filing suggested replacing it with an outdoor amphitheater, though administration officials have downplayed the idea as a present plan.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Long Beach has a brand new amphitheater hoping to do the same.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of amphitheater
Noun
  • During the pandemic, car production was capped, and automakers used their limited capacity on building luxury cars, like Maseratis.
    — David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Last season, Macdonald frequently lamented Seattle’s rushing production, especially during the first half of the year.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of production
Noun
  • Some of the finer details to try and maximize entertainment include a novel approach with lane allocation.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • For years, Anthony’s job entailed watching hours of news and entertainment broadcasts, then flagging moments that might be funny or interesting enough to highlight during monologues.
    — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of entertainment
Noun
  • Most of the awards presented this weekend are for behind-the-scenes crew, but big names may also have big moments, especially in the guest acting categories.
    — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The company does topical political protest shows using music, acting, masks, puppets and community spirit.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
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