Pronunciation

/ˈθɪətə(r)/

Definitions

Noun

A theatre (also spelled theater in American English) is a building or space where plays, musicals, operas, or other performances are presented to an audience. It can also refer to the art or profession of performing such productions.

Verb

To theatricalize or put on a show means to present a performance or create a dramatic atmosphere, often in a playful or exaggerated manner.

Adjective

• Theatrical describes something that is overly dramatic or artificial, resembling a stage production.

Adverb

• Theatrically refers to a dramatic or theatrical manner.

Phrases

• “Opening night at the theatre” refers to the first public performance of a play or show.
• “A live theatre experience” denotes attending a performance in person.
• “The theatre of the absurd” is a term coined by Jean-Paul Sartre, referring to a genre of literature that challenges traditional narrative structures.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I’m going to see a new play at the local theatre this weekend.”
• Verb: “She decided to theatricalize her presentation to make it more engaging.”
• Adjective: “His acting was so theatrical that it drew attention away from the plot.”
• Adverb: “She entered the room theatrically, drawing gasps from the audience.”

Synonyms

• Stage
• Drama
• Playhouse
• Auditorium
• Performance space
• Acting
• Showbiz
• Spectacle
• Pageant