American English pronunciation
How to pronounce theaters
IPA transcription: ['θiətɚz]
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Noun
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a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
“the house was full”
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the art of writing and producing plays
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a region in which active military operations are in progress
“the army was in the field awaiting action”
“he served in the Vietnam theater for three years”
Usage examples
- Theaters which do not produce their own material are known as receiving houses.
- The music band Oloferne returns to theaters with the concert show “Controcanto”.
- The final backdrop was an image of two of Haverly's theaters.
- Some successful works were transferred to commercial theaters.
- The mall also sported one of the few movie theaters in the vicinity.
- Together they created footlights and other ways of electrically lighting theaters.
- It was released in selected theaters, to positive reviews from critics.
- These theaters were later remodeled into classrooms.
- He also painted two curtains for theaters in Baltimore and Buenos Aires.
- Segregated movie theaters were part of the southern way of life.