theater

A noun referring to a building or outdoor area where plays, films, or other dramatic performances are presented.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее здание или открытую площадку, где представляют пьесы, фильмы или другие драматические постановки.esSustantivo que designa un edificio o espacio al aire libre donde se representan obras dramáticas, películas u otras actuaciones escénicas; también puede referirse al arte o actividad teatral.frNom désignant un bâtiment ou un espace en plein air où l'on représente des pièces, des films ou d'autres spectacles dramatiques.deSubstantiv, das ein Gebäude oder einen Ort bezeichnet, an dem Theaterstücke, Filme oder andere dramatische Aufführungen gezeigt werden.ptSubstantivo que designa o prédio ou espaço, fechado ou ao ar livre, onde se apresentam peças, filmes ou outras produções dramáticas.zh名词，指演出戏剧、电影或其他表演的场所，可以是建筑物或露天场地。arاسم يدل على مكان تُقدَّم فيه الأعمال الدرامية كالمسرحيات أو تُعرض فيه الأفلام، وكذلك على الفن الدرامي نفسه أو المبنى المخصص لذلك.

1. Performance venue A1 formal american

   A building or outdoor area where plays, movies, or other performances are presented.

   • We went to the theater to see a Broadway show.
   • The theater was packed for the opening night.
   • She works as an usher at the local theater.

   ruТеатрesLugar de representacionesfrSalle de spectacledeTheaterptTeatrozh剧院arمسرح

   Synonymes: amphitheaterauditoriumcinemaopera houseplayhouse

2. Art form B1 formal

   The art or activity of writing and performing plays.

   • He studied theater at university.
   • Modern theater often explores social issues.
   • She has a deep passion for theater and drama.

   ruТеатрesArte dramáticofrThéâtre (art dramatique)deTheaterptTeatrozh戏剧arالمسرح

   Synonymes: dramastage

3. Movie theater A1 informal american

   A place where films are shown on a large screen.

   • Let's go to the theater to see the new movie.
   • The theater is showing three films tonight.
   • I bought popcorn at the theater.

   ruКинотеатрescinefrSalle de cinémadeKinoptCinemazh电影院arسينما

   Synonymes: cinemamovie housemovie theatermultiplexpicture palace

• theaters plural form
• theaters' possessive plural form
• theater's possessive singular form