Theatre meaning

What does “theatre” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“theatre” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented.

theatre

noun

  1. a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

    “the house was full”

    Synonymstheaterhouse
  2. the art of writing and producing plays

  3. a region in which active military operations are in progress

    “the army was in the field awaiting action”

    “he served in the Vietnam theater for three years”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University