About The Word Theater
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Theater
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What's The Definition Of Theater?
[n] a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full"
[n] the art of writing and producing plays Synonyms | Synonyms for Theater: dramatic art | dramatics | dramaturgy | house | theatre | theatre Related Terms | Find terms related to Theater: See Also | arena theater | box office | building | cinema | circle | communicating | communication | dramatic composition | dramatic work | dress circle | dressing room | edifice | greenroom | little theater | little theatre | movie house | movie theater | movie theatre | music hall | opera | opera house | orchestra | orchestra pit | parquet | parquet circle | parterre | picture palace | pit | stage | stage | standing room | theater in the round | theater stage | theatre stage | ticket booth | ticket office | tiered seats | vaudeville theater | vaudeville theatre Theater In Webster's Dictionary \The"a*ter\, Theatre \The"a*tre\, n. [F. th['e][^a]tre,
L. theatrum, Gr. ?, fr. ? to see, view; cf. Skr. dhy[=a] to
meditate, think. Cf. {Theory}.]
1. An edifice in which dramatic performances or spectacles
are exhibited for the amusement of spectators; anciently
uncovered, except the stage, but in modern times roofed.
2. Any room adapted to the exhibition of any performances
before an assembly, as public lectures, scholastic
exercises, anatomical demonstrations, surgical operations,
etc.
3. That which resembles a theater in form, use, or the like;
a place rising by steps or gradations, like the seats of a
theater. --Burns.
Shade above shade, a woody theater Of stateliest
view. --Milton.
4. A sphere or scheme of operation. [Obs.]
For if a man can be partaker of God's theater, he
shall likewise be partaker of God's rest. --Bacon.
5. A place or region where great events are enacted; as, the
theater of war.
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