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Theater

/ˈθi(ə)tɚ/

A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.

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📖 Definitions of "Theater"

noun

1
A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.
2
A region where a particular action takes place; a specific field of action, usually with reference to war.
"His grandfather was in the Pacific theater during the war."
3
A lecture theatre.
4
An operating theatre or locale for human experimentation.
"This man is about to die, get him into theater at once!"

🔄 Synonyms of "Theater"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
housenoun	A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.
dramaturgynoun	(theater) The art of dramatic composition for the stage.
theatrenoun	(Canada, South Asia, rarely Australia, New Zealand) A cinema; movie theatre.
dramatic artnoun	the art of writing and producing plays
dramaticsnoun	The art of acting and stagecraft.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Theater"

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Word	Definition
theatrenoun	(Canada, South Asia, rarely Australia, New Zealand) A cinema; movie theatre.
dramaturgynoun	(theater) The art of dramatic composition for the stage.
dramaticsnoun	The art of acting and stagecraft.
housenoun	A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.
dramatic artnoun	the art of writing and producing plays
amphitheatrenoun	An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.
playhousenoun	A venue for performing plays.
troupenoun	A company of, often touring, actors, singers or dancers.
entertainmentnoun	An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.
venuenoun	A theater, auditorium, arena, or other area designated for sporting or entertainment events.
theatricalnoun	Of or relating to the theatre.
playwrightnoun	A writer and creator of theatrical plays.
play-actingnoun	The acting of a play or plays; the occupation of an actor; dramatic performance.
cabaretnoun	Live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub; the genre of music associated with this form of entertainment, especially in early 20th century Europe.
dramanoun	(uncountable) Theatrical plays in general.
cinemanoun	(countable) A movie theatre, a movie house.
scenenoun	The location of an event that attracts attention.
dramatic	Of or relating to the drama.
moviesnoun	(by extension) The cinema
arenanoun	The building housing such an area; specifically, a very large, often round building, often topped with a dome, designated for indoor sporting or other major events, such as concerts.