theaters

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.

“His grandfather was in the Pacific theater during the war.”

A lecture theatre.

An operating theatre or locale for human experimentation.

“This man is about to die, get him into theater at once!”

A cinema.

“We sat in the back row of the theater and threw popcorn at the screen.”

Drama or performance as a profession or art form.

“I worked in theater for twenty-five years.”

Any place rising by steps like the seats of a theater.