theater

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈθi(ə)tɚ/
/ˈθiətə/
/ˈθiːə.tə/
/ˈθi(ə)tɚ/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.

2 Definition

A region where a particular action takes place; a specific field of action, usually with reference to war.

Example Sentences
  • His grandfather was in the Pacific theater during the war.
3 Definition

A lecture theatre.

4 Definition

An operating theatre or locale for human experimentation.

Example Sentences
  • This man is about to die, get him into theater at once!
5 Definition

A cinema.

Example Sentences
  • We sat in the back row of the theater and threw popcorn at the screen.
6 Definition

Drama or performance as a profession or art form.

Example Sentences
  • I worked in theater for twenty-five years.
7 Definition

Any place rising by steps like the seats of a theater.