Theatre - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈθiːətər|  American pronunciation of the word theatre
Brit.  |ˈθɪətə|  British pronunciation of the word theatre

noun

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

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.

We were at the theatre last night.

The life of an actress belongs to the theatre.

The theatre thrice clapped the actor.

The Queen ascended the steps to the theatre.

They bring real theater to a sales presentation.

I enjoy theater and swimming.

He's really interested in literature and the theatre.

Yeats' plays are great poetry but they are not good theatre (=good entertainment).

She's been working in the theatre over thirty years.

Word forms

noun
singular: theatre
plural: theatres
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