theater

/ˈθiːətər/
noun
  1. A building or outdoor area where plays, movies, or other performances are shown.
    • The theater was packed with people eager to watch the new film.
    • We bought tickets to see a musical at the theater downtown.
    • She works as an usher at the local theater on weekends.
  2. The art or activity of writing, producing, and performing plays.
    • Theater has always been a powerful way to tell stories about society.
    • He studied theater in college and later became a director.
    • She loves everything about theater, from acting to set design.
  3. A place where important events or actions happen, especially in war or medicine.
    • The conflict expanded into a new theater of operations.
    • The operating theater was prepared for the emergency surgery.
    • The general was sent to the Pacific theater during the war.
  4. A room or hall with seats for watching a performance or presentation.
    • The theater has excellent acoustics for live music.
    • The lecture will be held in the main theater of the conference center.
    • Students gathered in the theater for the morning assembly.
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