theater
Pronunciation:
/ˈθi(ə)tɚ//ˈθiətə//ˈθiːə.tə//ˈθi(ə)tɚ/noun
Definitions
A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.
A region where a particular action takes place; a specific field of action, usually with reference to war.
Example: His grandfather was in the Pacific theater during the war.
A lecture theatre.
An operating theatre or locale for human experimentation.
Example: This man is about to die, get him into theater at once!