Simple meaning
What does Theater mean?
Theater is the place and art of performing plays.
Dictionary definition
A place or art form where plays and performances are presented to an audience.
Example sentences
Theater in a sentence
easy
We learned about theater in class today.
medium
The project used theater to share a clear idea.
hard
Using theater carefully helped the group express its message better.
Synonyms
Words like Theater
stagePerformance area for acting.
playhouseA theater building for plays.
Antonyms
Opposite words
classroom desk workStudy without stage performance.
private practicePractice not presented to an audience.
Word family
Theater word family
Base word
theater
adjective
theatrical
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What does theater mean?
theater means theater is the place and art of performing plays.
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