Theater - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈθɪətər|  American pronunciation of the word theater
Brit.  |ˈθɪətər|  British pronunciation of the word theater

noun

- a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented (syn: house, theatre)
- the art of writing and producing plays (syn: dramatics, dramaturgy, theatre)
- a region in which active military operations are in progress (syn: field, theatre)
he served in the Vietnam theater for three years

Extra examples

The film is now showing in theaters.

We enjoyed a weekend of music, dance, and theater.

He was very fond of the theater and had purchased tickets for several performances.

Her interests include theater and poetry.

She majored in theater in college.

His monologues made for good theater.

They booked two seats at the theater.

Regular admission to the theater is $12, the student rate is $8, and the rate for senior citizens is $6.

The theater was full to capacity.

We're looking forward to an evening at the theater.

The Main Street Theater Company is presenting Shakespeare's Othello next month.

The theater company will be putting on plays by Shakespeare this season.

Excuse me. Could you please give me directions to the movie theater?

The city recently built a new 1,000-seat theater.

The audience was reminded to turn their cell phones off in the theater.

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