theatre meaning and definition

THEATRE noun

Definition of theatre (noun)

1. a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
   • "the house was full"
   • synonyms: house, theater
2. the art of writing and producing plays
   • synonyms: dramatic art, dramatics, dramaturgy, theater
3. a region in which active military operations are in progress
   • "the army was in the field awaiting action"; "he served in the Vietnam theater for three years"
   • synonyms: field, field of operations, theater, theater of operations, theatre of operations