theater
theater /ˈθiːeɪtɝ/
noun
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(
)
[American]
(dramaturgy) a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
(
house
, theater
[American] , theatre
)
(dramaturgy) a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
The house was full
the house was full
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()
[American]
The art of writing and producing plays
(
dramatic art
, dramatics
, dramaturgy
, theater
[American] , theatre
)
the art of writing and producing plays
Shakespeare's contributions to theater are celebrated worldwide, with plays still performed today.
Shakespeare's contributions to theater are celebrated worldwide, with plays still performed today.
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[American]
(military) a region in which active military operations are in progress
(
field of operations
, theater
[American] , theater of operations
[American] , field
, theatre
, theatre of operations
)
(military) a region in which active military operations are in progress
The army was in the field awaiting action
the army was in the field awaiting action
He served in the Vietnam theater for three years
he served in the Vietnam theater for three years
