Theatre (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a variant of theater.
noun
    • a building designed for the performance of plays, operas, etc
    • (as modifier)
    • (in combination)
  1. a large room or hall, usually with a raised platform and tiered seats for an audience, used for lectures, film shows, etc
  2. a room in a hospital or other medical centre equipped for surgical operations
  3. plays regarded collectively as a form of art
  4. the world of actors, theatrical companies, etc
  5. a setting for dramatic or important events
  6. writing that is suitable for dramatic presentation
  7. US, Australian and NZ the usual word for cinema (def. 1)
  8. a major area of military activity
  9. a circular or semicircular open-air building with tiers of seats
Theatre (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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