English

theater

ˈθiətər, ˈθi(ə)tɚ, ˈθi.eɪ.tɚ, ˈθiətə, ˈθiː.ə.t̬ɚ, ˈθiːə.tə, ˈθɪə.tə, ˈθɪə.tɚ
Meaning: a building or area for performing plays or showing movies
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈθi(ə)tɚ, ˈθi.eɪ.tɚ, ˈθiətə, ˈθiː.ə.t̬ɚ, ˈθiːə.tə, ˈθɪə.tə, ˈθɪə.tɚ

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Example sentences

We are going to the theater to watch a play tonight.
We are going to the theater to watch a play tonight.
Bring a jacket in case the theater gets cold.
Bring a jacket in case the theater gets cold.
The old theater regained its former glory before the festival.
The old theater regained its former glory before the festival.
People line up outside the theater before the show.
People line up outside the theater before the show.
The theater was completely packed.
The theater was completely packed.

Usage Notes

Commonly refers to the building itself or the art form of drama. In American English, it can also mean a cinema.

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