theater

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noun

the·ater ˈthē-ə-tər How to pronounce theater (audio)

ˈthē-tər,

ˈthēə-tər,

usually in Southern ˈthē-ˌā-,

also

thē-ˈā-

variants or theatre

: a building or area for dramatic performances

: a building or area for showing motion pictures

: an outdoor structure for dramatic performances or spectacles in ancient Greece and Rome

: dramatic literature : plays

: dramatic representation as an art or profession : drama

: a place or sphere of enactment of usually significant events or action

the theater of public life

: a place rising by steps or gradations

a woody theater of stateliest view

John Milton

: a room often with rising tiers of seats for assemblies (as for lectures or surgical demonstrations)

: dramatic or theatrical quality or effectiveness

: spectacle sense 1a

: entertainment in the form of a dramatic or diverting situation or series of events

their public feud made for good theater

: theater of operations

theater

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adjective

: of, relating to, or appropriate for use in a theater of operations

theater nuclear weapons

Example Sentences

Noun the oldest theater in the city the theater district in New York City 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. the theater of 16th-century England She majored in theater in college. a course in American theater His monologues made for good theater. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Royal Shakespeare Company screened the funeral at its theater at Stratford-upon-Avon in central England.

William Booth, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2022 Santikos Entertainment is refashioning its Silverado theater to include auditoriums alongside bowling lanes, more arcade games and concessions.

Madison Iszler, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Sep. 2022 Ushers at Venice had to scurry about trying to get audience members to leave the theater so the next film premiere could start.

Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 To find out more about National Cinema Day and which theaters are participating, check your local theater's official website or go to www.nationalcinemaday.org.

Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 31 Aug. 2022 According to production company Trimuse Entertainment, Zombie Town follows Mike, a projectionist at his local movie theater in Carverville.

Nick Romano, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2022 In addition, its spacious theater had long been the primary venue for concerts, plays and public ceremonies.

Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Aug. 2022 Peters has continued to do theater, including starring in the 2017 Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly!

Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 But some of those theaters were kept around because the theater itself is beautiful.

Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022

Adjective

Their hours of operation start at the pre-theater time of 5 p.m. and end at 2 a.m.

Elise Taylor, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2022 Here are some trusty pre- and post-theater haunts to consider, ranging from most convenient to slightly less convenient, but still worthy.

Megha Mcswain, Chron, 24 Aug. 2022 The best place for a pre-or post-theater meal and why.

Shivani Vora, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Tell me the best place for a pre-or post-theater meal and why.

Shivani Vora, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022 Loop is The Dearborn restaurant an upscale, yet family-friendly spot for pre-theater dinner.

Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021 If anything, these non-theater offshoots confirm the draw of immersion.

Manuel Mendoza, Dallas News, 27 Aug. 2021 The proceedings kicked off with a greeting from the designer live from Times Square this morning, followed by pre-recorded trip to Sardi’s, Kors’ favorite pre-theater restaurant, where caricatures of movie stars line the walls.

Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Apr. 2021 Marcel’s popular pre-theater menu has been suspended, however, at least until the Kennedy Center reopens.

Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English teatre, theatre, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French thueatre, teatre, borrowed from Latin theātrum "place for viewing dramatic performances," borrowed from Greek théātron, from theā́omai, theâsthai "to gaze at, view, watch, contemplate" (derivative of théā "act of seeing, sight, spectacle, performance," of uncertain origin) + -tron, suffix of instruments

Note: Doric thāéomai and the Syracusan form thāā have led to the assumption of an original *thāwā. Presumably related would be thaûma "wonder, astonishment, object of wonder or admiration, marvel" (see thaumaturge). If táphos "amazement" and synonymous thámbos are related, the alternation [w] / labial stop / -mb- (prenasalized stop?) suggests substratal origin (see R. Beekes, Etymological Dictionary of Greek, Brill, 2009), though the perfect téthēpa "(I) am astonished" reflects complete assimilation into Greek morphology.

Adjective

from attributive use of theater entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1c

Adjective

1977, in the meaning defined above

单词	theater
释义	theater 1 of 2 noun the·ater ˈthē-ə-tər ˈthē-tər, ˈthēə-tər, usually in Southern ˈthē-ˌā-, also thē-ˈā- variants or theatre 1 a : a building or area for dramatic performances b : a building or area for showing motion pictures c : an outdoor structure for dramatic performances or spectacles in ancient Greece and Rome 2 a : dramatic literature : plays b : dramatic representation as an art or profession : drama 3 : a place or sphere of enactment of usually significant events or action the theater of public life 4 a : a place rising by steps or gradations a woody theater of stateliest view John Milton b : a room often with rising tiers of seats for assemblies (as for lectures or surgical demonstrations) 5 a : dramatic or theatrical quality or effectiveness b : spectacle sense 1a c : entertainment in the form of a dramatic or diverting situation or series of events their public feud made for good theater 6 : theater of operations theater 2 of 2 adjective : of, relating to, or appropriate for use in a theater of operations theater nuclear weapons Synonyms Noun cinema playhouse See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the oldest theater in the city the theater district in New York City 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. the theater of 16th-century England She majored in theater in college. a course in American theater His monologues made for good theater. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The Royal Shakespeare Company screened the funeral at its theater at Stratford-upon-Avon in central England. William Booth, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2022 Santikos Entertainment is refashioning its Silverado theater to include auditoriums alongside bowling lanes, more arcade games and concessions. Madison Iszler, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Sep. 2022 Ushers at Venice had to scurry about trying to get audience members to leave the theater so the next film premiere could start. Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 To find out more about National Cinema Day and which theaters are participating, check your local theater's official website or go to www.nationalcinemaday.org. Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 31 Aug. 2022 According to production company Trimuse Entertainment, Zombie Town follows Mike, a projectionist at his local movie theater in Carverville. Nick Romano, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2022 In addition, its spacious theater had long been the primary venue for concerts, plays and public ceremonies. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 29 Aug. 2022 Peters has continued to do theater, including starring in the 2017 Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly! Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 But some of those theaters were kept around because the theater itself is beautiful. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022 Adjective Their hours of operation start at the pre-theater time of 5 p.m. and end at 2 a.m. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2022 Here are some trusty pre- and post-theater haunts to consider, ranging from most convenient to slightly less convenient, but still worthy. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 24 Aug. 2022 The best place for a pre-or post-theater meal and why. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Tell me the best place for a pre-or post-theater meal and why. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022 Loop is The Dearborn restaurant an upscale, yet family-friendly spot for pre-theater dinner. Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021 If anything, these non-theater offshoots confirm the draw of immersion. Manuel Mendoza, Dallas News, 27 Aug. 2021 The proceedings kicked off with a greeting from the designer live from Times Square this morning, followed by pre-recorded trip to Sardi’s, Kors’ favorite pre-theater restaurant, where caricatures of movie stars line the walls. Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Apr. 2021 Marcel’s popular pre-theater menu has been suspended, however, at least until the Kennedy Center reopens. Washington Post, 6 Nov. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English teatre, theatre, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French thueatre, teatre, borrowed from Latin theātrum "place for viewing dramatic performances," borrowed from Greek théātron, from theā́omai, theâsthai "to gaze at, view, watch, contemplate" (derivative of théā "act of seeing, sight, spectacle, performance," of uncertain origin) + -tron, suffix of instruments Note: Doric thāéomai and the Syracusan form thāā have led to the assumption of an original thāwā. Presumably related would be thaûma* "wonder, astonishment, object of wonder or admiration, marvel" (see thaumaturge). If táphos "amazement" and synonymous thámbos are related, the alternation [w] / labial stop / -mb- (prenasalized stop?) suggests substratal origin (see R. Beekes, Etymological Dictionary of Greek, Brill, 2009), though the perfect téthēpa "(I) am astonished" reflects complete assimilation into Greek morphology. Adjective from attributive use of theater entry 1 First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1c Adjective 1977, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing theater arena theater art theater guerrilla theater home theater theater of the absurd theater of war little theater theater-in-the-round pre-theater theater of operations dinner theater summer theater community theater street theater See More arena theater art theater guerrilla theater home theater theater of the absurd theater of war little theater theater-in-the-round pre-theater theater of operations dinner theater summer theater community theater street theater See More Kids Definition theater noun the·ater variants or theatre ˈthē-ə-tər 1 : a building in which plays, motion pictures, or shows are presented 2 : the art or profession of producing plays 3 : plays or the performance of plays 4 : a place or area where some important action is carried on a theater of war Medical Definition theater noun the·ater variants or theatre ˈthē-ət-ər 1 : a room often with rising tiers of seats for assemblies (as for lectures or surgical demonstrations) 2 usually theatre, British : a hospital operating room theater noun variants or theatre 1 as in playhouse a building or part of a building where movies are shown there's still one theater in town that shows independent films Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance playhouse cinema multiplex nickelodeon megaplex cinematheque art theater plex art house fleapit drive-in grind house 'plex 2 as in drama the public performance of plays have been fascinated by the theater ever since I was a child Synonyms & Similar Words drama stage theatricals dramatics production theatrics entertainment acting exhibition presentation amusement spectacle show boards footlights pageant recreation diversion showbiz pageantry show business distraction 3 as in auditorium a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings the lecturer waited until the theater was full before beginning Synonyms & Similar Words auditorium amphitheater arena garden hall playhouse chamber ballroom theater-in-the-round house lyceum music hall arena theater senate odeum cafetorium
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