home theater

noun

: an entertainment system for the home that usually consists of a large television with video components (such as a DVD player and VCR) and an audio system offering surround sound

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While much of this new interest in king-sized TVs seems to be centred around super-sized versions of traditional TV panel technologies, though, Hisense has very much not turned its back on the Laser TV concept that has in the past given home theater fans an affordable way into king-sized displays. John Archer, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 Samsung All-in-One 5.0 Soundbar This high-end Samsung soundbar packs a five-channel home theater setup into a single sleek package. Clint Davis, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024 Be sure to read our Best TVs, Best Speakers, and Best Streaming Devices guides for more ways to upgrade your home theater. Parker Hall, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024 Photo : Sidekick Creative Agency The subterranean home theater. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for home theater 

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of home theater was in 1982

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“Home theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20theater. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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