theater

noun
UK: /ˈθɪətər/
US: /ˈθiːətər/

  1. A building or outdoor area where plays, shows, and other performances are presented.

    1. I saw a play at the theater. [ ] [ ]
    2. The community theater group is performing Shakespeare this summer. [ ] [ ]

  2. The art or profession of writing, directing, or acting in plays.

    1. She studies theater at the university. [ ] [ ]
    2. He has dedicated his life to theater, both acting and directing. [ ] [ ]

  3. A place where films are shown to an audience; a cinema.

    1. Let's go to the movie theater tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new theater complex has multiple screens and comfortable seating. [ ] [ ]

  4. A particular area or location where important events or military actions take place.

    1. The war was fought in the European theater. [ ] [ ]
    2. The political theater is playing out on the international stage. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cinema playhouse auditorium drama stage show
theater transitive-verb

  1. To present a play or other performance in a theater.

    1. They plan to theater the new show. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company will theater the classic next season at the main theater. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "theater" in English means: A building or outdoor area where plays, shows, and other performances are presented., The art or profession of writing, directing, or acting in plays., A place where films are shown to an audience; a cinema., A particular area or location where important events or military actions take place..

The phonetic transcription of "theater" is /ˈθɪətər/ in British English and /ˈθiːətər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "theater": cinema, playhouse, auditorium, drama, stage, show.

Example usage of "theater": "I saw a play at the theater.". More examples on the page.