Definitions for theatre

• Definition
• Anagrams (130)

theatre the·a·tre

Spelling: [thee-uh-ter, theeuh

IPA: /ˈθi ə tər, ˈθiə-/

Theatre is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 130 anagrams from letters in theatre (aeehrtt).

Definitions for theatre

noun

1. theater.
2. a building, part of a building, or outdoor area for housing dramatic presentations, stage entertainments, or motion-picture shows.
3. the audience at a theatrical or motion-picture performance:
4. a theatrical or acting company.
5. a room or hall, fitted with tiers of seats rising like steps, used for lectures, surgical demonstrations, etc.:
6. the theater, dramatic performances as a branch of art; the drama:
7. dramatic works collectively, as of literature, a nation, or an author (often preceded by the):
8. the quality or effectiveness of dramatic performance:
9. a place of action; field of operations.
10. a natural formation of land rising by steps or gradations.

Origin of theatre

1325-75; Middle English theatre Latin theātrum Greek théātron seeing place, theater, equivalent to theā-, stem of theâsthai to view + -tron suffix denoting means or place

Examples for theatre

I was really happy that the theatre Wing approved that idea.

She reportedly studied French and Italian at Oxford before attending the prestigious Jacques Lecoq school of theatre in Paris.

He left the theatre in an exalted mood in which he had little thought for the realities.

But they also reveal a waspish, bitter man frequently disillusioned with film and theatre.

You have never been to the theatre, you say, and yet you disapprove of it.

I don't like deceiving my mother; but I should not like to pain her by saying I have been to the theatre.

He sat back in his chair while she went to prepare for the theatre.

None the less, the theatre was half empty when Theodora was given.

This prompted a lengthy discussion of optics and theatre among the panelists.

War of the Worlds (1953) I snuck into a theatre with my older brother to see this one.