Thesaurus: theatre
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.
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Definitions
- 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.
- n. a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
- n. the art of writing and producing plays
- n. a region in which active military operations are in progress
- n a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented n the art of writing and producing plays n a region in which active military operations are in progress