theater
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theater
(US)
noun
plural
theaters
theater
(US)
noun
plural
theaters
Britannica Dictionary definition of THEATER
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a
:
a building where plays, shows, etc., are performed on a stage
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see also dinner theater
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the oldest theater in the city
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a theater performance
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the theater district in New York City
b
US
:
a building or room in which movies are shown
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The film is now showing in theaters.
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a movie theater
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a home theater
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a
:
plays in general or as a form of entertainment
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We enjoyed a weekend of music, dance, and theater.
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He was very fond of the theater and had purchased tickets for several performances.
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Her interests include theater and poetry.
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the theater of 16th-century England
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a theater critic
b
:
the art or activity of performing in or producing plays on a stage
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see also community theater
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She majored in theater in college.
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a course in American theater
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His monologues made for good theater.
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The play makes lively theater.
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a theater troupe/company
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a
:
a place where important events or actions occur
— usually singular
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the theater of health-care reform
b
:
a large area where there is a war
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He fought in the Pacific theater (of operations) in World War II.
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