Synonyms of theater

theater

noun

ˈthē-ə-tər 

variants or theatre

1

as in playhouse

a building or part of a building where movies are shown

there's still one theater in town that shows independent films

Synonyms & Similar Words

• playhouse
• cinema
• multiplex
• nickelodeon
• megaplex
• cinematheque
• drive-in
• art theater
• plex
• art house
• 'plex
• fleapit
• grind house

2

as in drama

the public performance of plays

have been fascinated by the theater ever since I was a child

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drama
• stage
• theatricals
• dramatics
• production
• theatrics
• exhibition
• presentation
• entertainment
• acting
• show
• amusement
• boards
• spectacle
• diversion
• pageant
• footlights
• recreation
• showbiz
• show business
• pageantry
• distraction

3

as in auditorium

a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings

the lecturer waited until the theater was full before beginning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• auditorium
• amphitheater
• garden
• hall
• arena
• chamber
• playhouse
• ballroom
• house
• theater-in-the-round
• music hall
• lyceum
• arena theater
• senate
• odeum
• cafetorium

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of theater

Level Best Books, 298 pages, $19.95 The late Stephen Sondheim is, arguably, the greatest composer of musical theater who ever lived. —Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025

Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band hit theaters, expectations were as high as Lucy in the sky. —Joe Lynch, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025

It’s also been a go-to for the city’s historic theater and film industry, with costume designers picking up pieces to clothe the cast of the Liam Neeson– and Julia Roberts–starring drama Michael Collins. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025

The theaters have not seen themselves as being in competition and see a collaboration as an opportunity to stimulate interest in theater in Hartford in general. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025