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theater

thea·ter

UK/ˈθiː.ə.tə/ US/ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ common us

noun

1.

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

  • “the house was full”
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2.

the art of writing and producing plays

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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”
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  • atmospheric theater Compound words and expressions
  • boat-in theater Compound words and expressions
  • dinner theater Compound words and expressions
  • dubbing theater Compound words and expressions
  • guerrilla theater Compound words and expressions
  • home theater Compound words and expressions
  • hygiene theater Compound words and expressions
  • illegitimate theater Compound words and expressions

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