Synonyms of theater

theater

noun

ˈthē-ə-tər 

variants or theatre

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in drama

the public performance of plays

have been fascinated by the theater ever since I was a child

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drama
• stage
• production
• entertainment
• acting
• theatricals
• theatrics
• dramatics
• exhibition
• recreation
• show
• boards
• presentation
• amusement
• spectacle
• footlights
• pageant
• diversion
• showbiz
• show business
• pageantry
• distraction

3

as in auditorium

a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings

the lecturer waited until the theater was full before beginning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• auditorium
• amphitheater
• arena
• garden
• playhouse
• hall
• ballroom
• lyceum
• theater-in-the-round
• music hall
• arena theater
• senate
• house
• chamber
• odeum
• cafetorium

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of theater

Salisbury agreed, adding that axis members are also able to call on the pool of knowledge shared among them; experience fielding weapons in one theater can inform fighting in another. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The Academy Marquee Theater Committee reviews submissions and recommends theaters for inclusion on the Academy Marquee Theater List. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026

Movie theatres are also undeniably a part of the fabric of this nation. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

For decades, Washington strove to align perceptions across theaters, to little avail. — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026