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theatre

/ˈθiːətər/ /ˈθɪətər/

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noun

A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.

Examples :

"We went to the theatre to see a play about a family. "

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noun

A region where a particular action takes place; a specific field of action, usually with reference to war.

Examples :

"His grandfather was in the Pacific theater during the war."

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noun

A lecture theatre.

Examples :

"The professor gave his lecture in a large theatre. "

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noun

An operating theatre or locale for human experimentation.

Examples :

"This man is about to die, get him into theater at once!"

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noun

Examples :

"We sat in the back row of the theater and threw popcorn at the screen."

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Drama or performance as a profession or art form.

Examples :

"I worked in theater for twenty-five years."

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noun

Any place rising by steps like the seats of a theater.

Examples :

"The hillside, with its natural rise, formed a perfect theatre for watching the sunset. "

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