Definition of 'theater'

Noun

1. a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full"
      Synonyms: theatre house
2. the art of writing and producing plays
      Synonyms: dramaturgy dramatic art dramatics theatre
3. 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"
      Synonyms: field field of operations theater of operations theatre theatre of operations

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