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 Animal Friends is also scheduled to be in theaters in January 2027. — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 Robertson Property Group has been conducting renovations in the theater off and on for the past several years, but there is currently no prospective opening date. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026 Part of the talent division, Kaya reps actors in film, television and theater from around the world. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 21 July 2026 Other social media users argued that the trailer was scary enough that theaters should warn audiences about the imagery in the clip before showing the full preview. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 21 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
  • Efforts to save the playhouse, widely considered to be one of the city’s leading architectural and cultural landmarks, stretch back to the abrupt closing of the debt-laden nonprofit theater in 2006.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • Features of the waterpark include a shallow pool with play equipment for children, a deeper pool with a three-story water slide, shaded seating, non-water play spaces, playhouses and a grass area for toddlers.
    — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Definition of playhouse
Noun
  • The ensemble drama traces the unpredictable shape of grief and family dynamics, aiming for an emotionally candid portrait of loss and the ties that hold communities together.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Drawing inspiration from Cavalleria Rusticana, the designers transformed the monument into a grand open-air opera, celebrating the drama, artistry, and cultural richness of Sicily.
    — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of drama
Noun
  • The Capitol Theatre has six auditoriums and just celebrated its 100th anniversary last year.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • The front building, protected as a historic landmark, is already undergoing structural stabilization after the completion of interior demolition and the controversial razing of the large auditorium behind it earlier this year.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of auditorium
Noun
  • For now, the technology remains firmly in the experimental stage.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • One of the corrective actions involves modifying the engine startup sequence on the Super Heavy booster during its flip maneuver after separating from the Starship upper stage a few minutes after liftoff.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Definition of stage
Noun
  • This year featured the main field stage and a smaller amphitheater stage.
    — Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
  • As usual, Nelson will spend the summer on the road with a lengthy amphitheater tour that culminates September 26 at Farm Aid in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Definition of amphitheater
Noun
  • By late May, Iran had restarted drone production and was replacing missile sites and launchers destroyed earlier in the war, sources told CNN.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Jaen city and surrounding Olive groves and trees, Jaen is known as the Olive Oil capital producing around 25% of global supply and over half of Spain's olive oil production.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of production
Noun
  • Photo courtesy of Easterseals For more than 40 years, the Media Access Awards has been one of the entertainment industry’s few dedicated platforms for recognizing disability representation on screen.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • In an era of entertainment increasingly dependent on franchises, Christopher Nolan has turned his name into one of them.
    — Gene Park, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
Definition of entertainment
Noun
  • Outside of her time on the show, Ginger pursued several creative opportunities, including music and acting.
    — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • And then inside it, Matt Damon, an Oscar winner for screenwriting but never a statue for his acting, is at the forefront.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of acting

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