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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Theater
A building or outdoor area for live performances, especially plays, musicals, or concerts.
Definitions
- A building or outdoor area for live performances, especially plays, musicals, or concerts.
- * The activity or profession of performing in plays, musicals, or concerts.
- * A place where a particular activity or event is happening, used figuratively.
Etymology of Theater
The word "theater" comes from the Old French "theatre", which is derived from the Latin "theatrum", meaning "play-house" or "show-place".
The Latin term is itself borrowed from the Greek "θέατρον" (theatron), meaning "place of seeing" or "spectacle".
Historically, the term has been used to describe various types of performance spaces, from ancient Greek amphitheaters to modern concert halls.
Example Uses
- The new theater in town is hosting a production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
- * She has always dreamed of performing on the theater stage.
- * The city's theater scene is thriving, with numerous venues and productions throughout the year.