Theatre

['θɪətə] or ['θɪətɚ]

Definition

(n.) An edifice in which dramatic performances or spectacles are exhibited for the amusement of spectators; anciently uncovered, except the stage, but in modern times roofed.

(n.) Any room adapted to the exhibition of any performances before an assembly, as public lectures, scholastic exercises, anatomical demonstrations, surgical operations, etc.

(n.) That which resembles a theater in form, use, or the like; a place rising by steps or gradations, like the seats of a theater.

(n.) A sphere or scheme of operation.

(n.) A place or region where great events are enacted; as, the theater of war.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [Written also Theater.] [1]. Play-house.[2]. Scene, field, arena.

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Definition

n. a place where public representations chiefly dramatic or musical are seen a play-house: any place rising by steps like the seats of a theatre: a building adapted for scholastic exercises anatomical demonstrations &c.: scene of action field of operations: the drama the stage.—adjs. Theat′ric -al relating or suitable to a theatre or to actors: pompous: artificial affected.—v.t. and v.i. Theat′ricalise to adapt to dramatic representation: to make stagy.—ns. Theat′ricalism Theatrical′ity staginess artificiality.—adv. Theat′rically in a theatrical manner: in a manner suiting the stage.—n. Theat′ricalness.—n.pl. Theat′ricals dramatic performances.—v.i. Theat′ricise to play a part.—ns. Theat′ricism theatricality affectation staginess; Theatromā′nia a craze for play-going; Theat′rophone a telephone connected with a theatre.

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