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Theater

Theater Meaning & Definition
Theater Definition And Meaning

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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