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
2
as in drama
the public performance of plays
have been fascinated by the theater ever since I was a child
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of theater
Unusually, this year will feature two Predator features, with the other, the live-action Predator: Badlands, also helmed by Trachtenberg, hitting theaters via 20th on November 7.
—
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
The Amateur, based on Robert Littell’s 1981 novel (and in theaters Friday), calls for the type of nerd who exists only in the movies — the kind who looks like a quarterback who has been put in a pair of glasses and told to stammer on occasion.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Pattinson and Ruffalo are joined by Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, Patsy Ferran, Steve Park, and Steven Yeun in this incredible ensemble piece which first hit movie theaters on March 7.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Shortly before the film hits theaters, Tesfaye will hit the road on his After Hours Til Dawn Tour kicking off May 9 in Phoenix.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for theater
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
The Amateur, based on Robert Littell’s 1981 novel (and in theaters Friday), calls for the type of nerd who exists only in the movies — the kind who looks like a quarterback who has been put in a pair of glasses and told to stammer on occasion.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Pattinson and Ruffalo are joined by Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, Patsy Ferran, Steve Park, and Steven Yeun in this incredible ensemble piece which first hit movie theaters on March 7.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Shortly before the film hits theaters, Tesfaye will hit the road on his After Hours Til Dawn Tour kicking off May 9 in Phoenix.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for theater
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater
Noun
-
Palisades Charter High School was also burned along with the Theater Palisades playhouse.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2025
-
Best Amazon Presidents Day Sales on Baby Toys Spring is on the way, so save now on an indoor-outdoor playhouse, complete with a baby swing and slide.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Fiona Dourif shared the screen with her dad Brad Dourif on the latest episode of the Max hit medical drama The Pitt.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
-
Phillipe will guest-star in the medical drama's Thursday episode alongside two other starlets with famous parents: Paris Jackson, daughter of Michael Jackson, and Charlotte Lawrence, daughter of producer Bill Lawrence and actress Christa Miller.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Following arguments between officials and protesters, the lawmakers moved to a different room, and police ordered everyone to clear the auditorium.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
-
And then about ten years later, the auditorium was converted to a visitor center.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Among its proposals are additional tax incentives to benefit independent films, support for independent cinemas, and the streaming tax.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
-
The Cannes Film Festival expects robust attendance — especially compared to the strike and pandemic editions — as the Côte d’Azur’s main of event of cinema is once again the starting point of awards season.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
But momentous events from beyond the stage hovered, too: In February, well after all 5,000 tickets had been sold for our two-night stand, Donald Trump dismissed multiple members of the Kennedy Center board and installed himself as the institution’s chairman.—
Ryan Miller,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
-
On a Thursday night in late February, friends and fans huddle around the small stage, while Badgley sits in the back holding their four year-old son, who is fast asleep.—
Kate Branch,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share