theater

the-a-ter · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A building where plays and other performances are staged.

  2. 2.

    The art or profession of writing, producing, or acting in plays.

  3. 3.

    A cinema or movie house (US).

  4. 4.

    An area where military operations take place.

Forms

plural: theaters

Related words

See also: drama, performance, stage
Synonyms: auditorium, cinema, playhouse

Etymology

From Greek theatron ("place for viewing"), from theasthai ("to behold").