theatre

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theatres

(in AM, use theater)

1) N-COUNT: oft in names A theatre is a building with a stage in it, on which plays, shows, and other performances take place.

If we went to the theatre it was a very big event...

I worked at the Grand Theatre.

2) N-SING: the N You can refer to work in the theatre such as acting or writing plays as the theatre.

You can move up to work in films and the theatre...

Very soon he took the first steps towards a career in the theatre.

3) N-UNCOUNT Theatre is entertainment that involves the performance of plays.

Companies across the country are beginning to show a healthy interest in theatre for children.

4) N-COUNT A theater or a movie theater is a place where people go to watch films for entertainment. [AM]

(in BRIT, use cinema)

5) N-COUNT: also prep N In a hospital, a theatre is a special room where surgeons carry out medical operations.

She is back from theatre and her condition is comfortable.

Syn:

operating theatre

6) N-COUNT: usu sing, usu N of n A theatre of war or other conflict is the area or region in which the war or conflict is happening.

The Middle East has often been a theatre of war.