Theater: meaning, definitions and examples

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theater

 

[ หˆฮธiหษ™tษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

live performance

A building or outdoor area where plays, movies, and other performances take place. The theater may have a stage, seats for the audience, and lighting and sound equipment.

Synonyms

auditorium, cinema, playhouse

Examples of usage

  • The actors rehearsed for weeks before the big theater production.
  • We went to the theater last night to see a new play.
Context #2 | Noun

art form

The activity or profession of acting in, producing, directing, or writing plays.

Synonyms

drama, stagecraft, theatrics

Examples of usage

  • She studied theater in college and now works as an actress.
  • He has a deep passion for the theater and hopes to direct his own play someday.

Translations

Translations of the word "theater" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teatro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฅเคฟเคเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Theater

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teater

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะฐั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ teatr

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠ‡ๅ ด (ใ’ใใ˜ใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thรฉรขtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ teatro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tiyatro

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทน์žฅ (geukjang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุฑุญ (masraแธฅ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ divadlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ divadlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‰ง้™ข (jรนyuร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gledaliลกฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leikhรบs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะฐั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒแƒขแƒ แƒ˜ (teatri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teatr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ teatro

Etymology

The word 'theater' originated from the Greek word 'theatron', which means 'a place for viewing'. The concept of theater dates back to ancient Greece, where plays and performances were an integral part of society. Over the centuries, theater has evolved into various forms, including live performances, movies, and even virtual reality experiences. The theater continues to be a place where stories are told, emotions are stirred, and creativity thrives.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,460 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.