Synonyms for

Theatres

Verb / ˈθi:ʌtɜ:z / Another word for theatres — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Theatres are buildings or spaces used for showing movies, plays, or other performances.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

playhouses auditoriums venues arenas

Informal

cinemas movie houses picture palaces

Literary

stages boards theaters

Antonyms

private homes offices factories workshops laboratories studios

Common collocations

  • live theatre
  • West End theatre
  • Broadway theatre
  • fringe theatre
  • amateur theatre
  • professional theatre
  • theatre production
  • theatre company

Word family

noun theatre
verb theatricalize
adjective theatrical
adverb theatrically

Usage note

The spelling 'theatre' is more common in British English, while 'theater' is more common in American English. Both refer to a place where plays or other performances are staged.

Example sentences

  1. The theatres were closed due to the pandemic.
  2. We saw a great play at the theatres last night.
  3. The new movie is now playing at the theatres.
  4. I love going to the theatres to watch musicals.
  5. The ballet performance at the theatres was breathtaking.

Quotes

  • All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts.
  • The theatre is a spiritual and social X-ray of its time.
  • The theatre is a place where one has time for the problems of people to whom one would show the door if they came to one's office for a job.

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