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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The home features seven bedrooms, a six-car garage, billiard and arcade rooms, a gym with a private massage room, a 500-bottle walk-in wine cellar, a heated pool and a home theater, according to Zillow. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024 With ultra-crisp displays and smart features that make streaming easy, the right TVs and home theater systems are easy to find at P.C. Richard & Son. Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024 Comparable sales declined by 2.9% across the business and by 2.8% in the U.S. Best Buy said weakness in sales of appliances, home theaters and gaming contributed to the comparable sales decline, but was offset in part by growth of computing, tablets and sales in the services category. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024 Other architectural and design details include a glass elevator, a home theater, and a 3,000-square-foot landscaped rooftop lounge with bay and skyline views. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 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 Dec. 2024.

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