theatre
pronunciation
How to pronounce theatre in British English:
UK [ˈθɪətə(r)]
How to pronounce theatre in American English:
US [ˈθiːətər]
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- Noun:
- a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
- the art of writing and producing plays
- a region in which active military operations are in progress
Word Origin
- theatre
- theatre: [14] A theatre is etymologically a place for ‘looking at’ something. The word comes via Old French theatre and Latin theātrum from Greek théātron. This was derived from the verb theásthai ‘watch, look at’, whose base thea- also produced English theory. It was first used in English for the open-air amphitheatres of the ancient world; its application to contemporary playhouses dates from the end of the 16th century.=> theory
- theatre (n.)
- chiefly British English spelling of theater (q.v.); for spelling, see -re.
Example
- 1. Wasserstein never planned for a career in the theatre .
- 2. His interests include riding , tennis and the theatre .
- 3. But for others , one-on-one theatre can be harrowing .
- 4. A local theatre in tver hosted a council of pro-putin groups .
- 5. A brilliant surgeon cannot perform without a competent anaesthetist , attentive theatre nurses and effective cleaners .