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 The Odyssey, which stars an ensemble cast of Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and more, hits theaters on July 17. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 Her additional theater credits include War Paint and The King and I at Lincoln Center. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Bassett, her commission bio notes, is involved with the local theater company, as well. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 7 July 2026 The film’s original October release date has been moved up, though Paramount has not budged on returning the movie to theaters. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 July 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
  • In videos shared on her Instagram, @bonesandbuilds, Orrock documents the transformation of secondhand playhouses into imaginative destinations designed for her children.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • The 120 square-foot structure is also large enough to use as a playhouse for little ones or workshop for DIY projects, but the interior customization options are truly endless.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Definition of playhouse
Noun
  • The level of soccer wasn’t always high, but the elevation and drama were — two goals 98 seconds apart, two PKs, one red card, endless stoppage time, two nations holding their breaths.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • By evening, steady gestures can replace drama, and simple follow-through helps rebuild trust.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Definition of drama
Noun
  • The production company was specifically approved to use the school’s auditorium, locker rooms, gym, cafeteria, parking lots, front of the school and room 101.
    — Brayden Garcia July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
  • There was a casual feel in Memorial Auditorium in the hour before game time, as children kicked a ball around on the auditorium’s sloping floor.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of auditorium
Noun
  • Last year the city approved Hackman Capital’s $1-billion plan to add 980,000 square feet of offices, sound stages, production facilities and retail space.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Those results meant Norway had already qualified for the knockout stages, so rested 10 players as they were beaten 4-1 by France in their final group match.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of stage
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  • Management is retrofitting amphitheaters from as little as 1% premium capacity toward 25% and designing new arenas with up to 30% premium inventory.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Both the amphitheater and Foundation Room are available for rent, with discounts for nonprofit organizations, Foster said.
    — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of amphitheater
Noun
  • Other Stones records contain more classics and better production, but none holds together as well as a whole or comes as close to the sublime as this one.
    — Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Ireland was the most common partner territory, appearing in nearly half of all co-productions, alongside Canada, France and India.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 July 2026
Definition of production
Noun
  • The debate over the development has played out amid a serious downturn in the region’s entertainment industry, with studios shifting film and television production to Georgia, New Mexico and other out-of-state locations.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Bands perform as the peaceful crowd saunters, with the visual entertainment of beefy men cooking barbecue on giant grills.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of entertainment
Noun
  • For Simmons, that's ultimately what acting has always been about.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Reagan, known for his keen storytelling and ability to project warmth, got his moniker from a background in radio and movie and television acting.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 2 July 2026
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