theatre
noun
1.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
- “the house was full”
2.
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”
Origin
From Middle English theater, theatre, from Old French theatre, from Latin theatrum, from Ancient Greek θέατρον (théatron, “a place for viewing”), from θεάομαι (theáomai, “to see, watch, observe”).
Phrases
- street theatre
- studio theatre
- theatre organ
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