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theatre

The correct spelling is theatre.

How to pronounce theatre

noun

Say it like: Thee-tre

The correct spelling is theatre. 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. For example: "His grandfather was in the Pacific theater during the war."

Usage Examples

His grandfather was in the Pacific theater during the war.

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

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

Definition

noun

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.A region where a particular action takes place; a specific field of action, usually with reference to war.
  3. 3.A lecture theatre.
  4. 4.An operating theatre or locale for human experimentation.
  5. 5.A cinema.

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