theater
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈθiːətɚ/ · UK /ˈθɪətə/
Forms: theaters
theater means: A building where people watch plays, music, or other performances on a stage.
noun
A building where people watch plays, music, or other performances on a stage.
- The theater is near the station.
- We saw a play at the theater.
- Several old theaters have reopened this year.
A place where people pay to watch movies on a large screen.
- The theater shows movies every evening.
- We bought popcorn at the theater.
- Which theaters are showing the new film?
A place where people watch films on a large screen.
- The theater is full.
- We watched a comedy at the theater.
- Are there any theaters near your hotel?
A region where military forces fight or carry out operations.
- He served in the Pacific theater.
- The army moved supplies into the theater of war.
- Commanders coordinated operations across several theaters.
Questions about theater
What does theater mean?
A building where people watch plays, music, or other performances on a stage.
What is theater in other languages?
Türkçe: tiyatro · Español: teatro · Français: théâtre · Deutsch: Theater · Italiano: teatro · 日本語: 劇場
How do you pronounce theater?
In American English /ˈθiːətɚ/; in British English /ˈθɪətə/.
How do you use theater in a sentence?
The theater is near the station. We saw a play at the theater.
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