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We watched a play at the theater.
What does Theater mean?
a place for shows, movies, or plays.
Dictionary definition
A theater is a place where plays, movies, concerts, or other performances are shown to an audience, and it can also mean the art of performing plays.
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The theater was quiet before the actors walked on stage.
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WordTheater.
Partnoun.
MeaningTheater means a place for shows, movies, or plays.
ExampleExample: We watched a play at the theater.
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- Syllables
- thee · uh · ter
- Strongest beat
- thee
- Ending
- ter
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on thee.
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backstageUse as a contrast for the area hidden from the audience.
private rehearsalUse as a contrast for practice that is not performed for an audience.
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Theater word family
Base word
theater
noun
theater
A place for performances or the art of plays.
noun
theaters
More than one theater.
adjective
theatrical
Related to theater or dramatic performance.
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