theater — A building or outdoor area in which plays and other dramatic performances are given
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A building or outdoor area in which plays and other dramatic performances are given
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθiːətər/
Example Sentences
- My phone rang during the theater performance and everyone gave me death stares
- She dreams of working in theater as a professional actress
- The theater was so old that the seats creaked louder than the actors' voices
theater
NOUN[/ˈθiːətər/]
A building or outdoor area in which plays and other dramatic performances are given
actors in period costumes perform a dramatic scene on the elevated stage under bright spotlights. The lead actor gestures passionately while delivering lines to his co-star in an elegant gown. The performance captivates the seated audience who watch intently from plush red theater seats. Ornate golden balconies frame the sides while elegant curtains hang at the stage edges. a building where plays and dramatic performances are given
Peter checks the meter before entering the theater!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Theater derives from ancient Greek 'theatron', originally referring to the physical space where Greeks watched dramatic performances in semicircular, tiered amphitheaters. The word combines the Greek roots for 'seeing' and 'place', reflecting its fundamental purpose as a venue for spectacle.
Breakdown
thea- (to see, from Greek theasthai) + -tron (place, instrument) = 'a place for seeing'. The suffix -tron denotes a location or tool designed for a specific purpose.
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📝Examples
“My phone rang during the theater performance and everyone gave me death stares”
“She dreams of working in theater as a professional actress”
“The theater was so old that the seats creaked louder than the actors' voices”
“They converted the old warehouse into a community theater”
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