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theater

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈθiːətɚ/ · UK /ˈθɪətə/

Forms: theaters

theater means: A building where people watch plays, music, or other performances on a stage.

noun

STAGE BUILDINGA2

A building where people watch plays, music, or other performances on a stage.

  • The theater is near the station.
  • We saw a play at the theater.
  • Several old theaters have reopened this year.

Similar words: playhouse

Common phrases: theater tickets, theater stage, at the theater

MOVIE BUILDINGA2

A place where people pay to watch movies on a large screen.

  • The theater shows movies every evening.
  • We bought popcorn at the theater.
  • Which theaters are showing the new film?

Similar words: cinema, movie theater

Common phrases: movie theater, theater seats, theater tickets

CINEMAA2

A place where people watch films on a large screen.

  • The theater is full.
  • We watched a comedy at the theater.
  • Are there any theaters near your hotel?

Similar words: cinema

Common phrases: movie theater, theater tickets, theater seats

WAR REGIONC1

A region where military forces fight or carry out operations.

  • He served in the Pacific theater.
  • The army moved supplies into the theater of war.
  • Commanders coordinated operations across several theaters.

How to use it: theater of something (The general commanded troops in that theater of operations.)

Common phrases: theater of war, theater of operations, pacific theater

Questions about theater

What does theater mean?

A building where people watch plays, music, or other performances on a stage.

What is theater in other languages?

Türkçe: tiyatro · Español: teatro · Français: théâtre · Deutsch: Theater · Italiano: teatro · 日本語: 劇場

How do you pronounce theater?

In American English /ˈθiːətɚ/; in British English /ˈθɪətə/.

How do you use theater in a sentence?

The theater is near the station. We saw a play at the theater.

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