Theater (Noun)
Meaning 1
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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Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
A building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The new theater in town is hosting a production of Hamlet next month.
- The historic theater on Main Street has been restored to its original grandeur.
- The house was full at the theater for the premiere of the new blockbuster movie.
- The children's theater company is performing a puppet show for kids this weekend.
- The old theater was converted into a nightclub after it stopped showing films.
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Meaning 3
The art of writing and producing plays.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.