home theater

noun

: an entertainment system for the home that usually consists of a large television with video components (such as a DVD player and VCR) and an audio system offering surround sound

Examples of home theater in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Speaking at Sony’s home theater spring showcase in March, Ogura was referring in part to the company’s latest LED TV tech, which Sony hopes will help reshape the future of HDR and bring viewers closer to the intent of creators. Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024 Sony’s 2024 home theater lineup will begin shipping very soon and should start appearing at your local Best Buy in no time at all. Chris Welch, The Verge, 17 Apr. 2024 There’s also a home theater and a primary suite kitted out with a private study. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2024 The residence is also equipped with an elevator, five fireplaces, a rock and brick wine cellar complete with a tasting booth, a Tudor-style pub, a fitness center, a billiards room and a home theater with an 8-by-6-foot screen. Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024 The home comes with six bedrooms, 6 ½ bathrooms, a guesthouse, a home theater, a butler's kitchen, two washers and dryers, wood shutters, two islands, a 500-bottle wine cooler, a pool with a rock cave and a waterfall, and a putting green. Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024 In addition to its laundry list of deluxe amenities ranging from a home theater to a spacious bar/lounge area, the opulent residence features several ancillary structures that are factored into its $25 million price tag. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024 Host a private screening of The Marvels at her home theater. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024 Each speaker weighs just over 1.5 pounds, making the HT-A9 system one of the most easy-to-use systems available for an Atmos home theater. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of home theater was in 1982

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“Home theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20theater. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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