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Meaning of "theatre" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD THEATRE

From Latin theātrum, from Greek theatron place for viewing, from theasthai to look at; related to Greek thauma miracle.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF THEATRE

theatre  [ˈθɪətə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THEATRE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Theatre is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THEATRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Theatre

Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music, and dance. Elements of design and stagecraft are used to enhance the physicality, presence and immediacy of the experience. The specific place of the performance is also named by the word "theatre" as derived from the Ancient Greek θέατρον, itself from θεάομαι. Modern Western theatre derives in large measure from ancient Greek drama, from which it borrows technical terminology, classification into genres, and many of its themes, stock characters, and plot elements. Theatre scholar Patrice Pavis defines theatricality, theatrical language, stage writing, and the specificity of theatre as synonymous expressions that differentiate theatre from the other performing arts, literature, and the arts in general. Theatre today, broadly defined, includes performances of plays and musicals, ballets, operas and various other forms.

Definition of theatre in the English dictionary

The first definition of theatre in the dictionary is a building designed for the performance of plays, operas, etc. Other definition of theatre is a large room or hall, usually with a raised platform and tiered seats for an audience, used for lectures, film shows, etc. Theatre is also Also called: operating theatre. a room in a hospital or other medical centre equipped for surgical operations.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THEATRE


amateur
ˈæmətə
amphitheatre
ˈæmfɪˌθɪətə
anata
ˈænətə
automata
ɔːˈtɒmətə
comforter
ˈkʌmfətə
comparator
kəmˈpærətə
coproprietor
ˌkəʊprəˈpraɪətə
dieter
ˈdaɪətə
Galata
ˈɡælətə
kurta
ˈkʊətə
Mahabharata
məˌhɑːˈbɑːrətə
nonrioter
ˌnɒnˈraɪətə
physiolater
ˌfɪzɪˈɒɪətə
predator
ˈprɛdətə
preparator
prɪˈpærətə
proprietor
prəˈpraɪətə
psychiater
saɪˈkaɪətə
rioter
ˈraɪətə
senator
ˈsɛnətə
theater
ˈθɪətə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THEATRE

theatral
theatre company
theatre lover
theatre of cruelty
theatre of the absurd
theatre of war
theatre workshop
theatre-goer
theatre-in-the-round
theatreland
theatres-in-the-round
theatric
theatrical
theatrical agent
theatrical company
theatrical producer
theatricalism
theatricality
theatricalize
theatrically

WORDS THAT END LIKE THEATRE

Abbey Theatre
arena theatre
bleuatre
dinner theatre
event theatre
fringe theatre
lecture theatre
little theatre
music theatre
National Theatre
news theatre
operating theatre
quatre
Royal National Theatre
street theatre
studio theatre
the theatre
variety theatre

Synonyms and antonyms of theatre in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «THEATRE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «theatre» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of theatre

Translation of «theatre» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THEATRE

Find out the translation of theatre to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of theatre from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «theatre» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

剧场
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

teatro
570 millions of speakers

English

theatre
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

थिएटर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَسْرَح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

театр
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

teatro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

থিয়েটার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

théâtre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Teater
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Theater
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

劇場
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

극장
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Teater
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rạp hát
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தியேட்டர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

थिएटर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tiyatro
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

teatro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

teatr
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

театр
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

teatru
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θέατρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

teater
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

teater
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

teater
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of theatre

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THEATRE»

The term «theatre» is very widely used and occupies the 3.537 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THEATRE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «theatre» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «theatre» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about theatre

EXAMPLES

10 QUOTES WITH «THEATRE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word theatre.
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Robert Ashley
I was interested in opera and it seemed to me that the only possible theatre for contemporary opera would be television. So I started working towards a kind of television kind of opera.
2
Samuel Barnett
I want to be engaged and moved by theatre, there's nothing more disappointing than being left cold. After 'The Author,' I felt wrung out emotionally, like a used tissue.
3
Roland Barthes
For the theatre one needs long arms; it is better to have them too long than too short. An artiste with short arms can never, never make a fine gesture.
4
Kabir Bedi
I think I've had an interesting life. I've done films, TV, theatre and got married. I don't have any regrets.
5
Viva Bianca
Film is where I want to end up, but I don't want to let go of theatre.
6
Brenda Blethyn
Everyone the world over talks about British actors and British talent and I think that's because we were trained - until now - in theatre.
7
Edward Bond
I think there is no world without theatre.
8
Kate Bosworth
I hold theatre acting in such high esteem that it scares me.
9
Bryan Brown
Because I like theatre and I love a challenge. With 'ZEBRA!' I've found a new Australian play where I can create a character first - that's what I live to do.
10
Jeremy Bulloch
I hope to continue working in film, television and theatre.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THEATRE»

Discover the use of theatre in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to theatre and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre
Keith Johnstone's involvement with the theatre began when George Devine and Tony Richardson, artistic directors of the Royal Court Theatre, commissioned a play from him.
Keith Johnstone, 2012
2
Theatre: Its Art and Craft
Using an accessible tone and a focused exploration of how theatre artists work, the book covers playwrights; directors, actors; designers of sets, costumes, props, lights, sound, and new technology; as well as the varying roles of scholars, ...
Stephen M. Archer, Cynthia M. Gendrich, Woodrow B. Hood, 2010
3
The Oxford Companion to American Theatre
An encyclopedic reference guide to the American stage covering the history, plays, playwrights, actors, producers, directors, and other facets of American theater.
Gerald Bordman, Thomas S. Hischak, 2004
4
Black Theatre USA Revised and Expanded Edition, Vol. 1: ...
A collection of 51 plays that features previously unpublished works, contemporary plays by women, and the modern classics.
James V. Hatch, Ted Shine, 1996
5
John Cage's Theatre Pieces
Here, William Fetterman examines the majority of those compositions by Cage which are audial as well as visual in content, beginning with his first work in this genre in 1952, and continuing through 1992.
William Fetterman, 2012
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Theatre: A Way of Seeing
The book includes the appropriate coverage of the history, diversity and most critical moments in theatre in a way that encourages students to experience theatre as "a performing art and humanistic event."
Milly S. Barranger, 2005
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A Dictionary of Theatre Anthropology: The Secret Art of the ...
First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Eugenio Barba, Nicola Savarese, 2011
8
The Oxford companion to Indian theatre
This Encyclopedic Volume Is The First Of Its Kind In Any Language Covering All Of Indian Theatre. Lavishly Illustrated, With Some Rare Photographs From Archival Collections.
Ananda Lal, 2004
9
Popular Theatre: A Sourcebook
The book features essays from the archives of The Drama Review and other research.
Joel Schechter, 2003
10
A Sourcebook on Naturalist Theatre
A Sourcebook on Naturalist Theatre provides essential primary sources which document one of the key movements in modern theatre.
C. D. Innes, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THEATRE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term theatre is used in the context of the following news items.
1
American Idiot, Arts Theatre, review: 'uninterrupted chaos'
The music of American pop-punk band Green Day might not sound like the most typical starting point for a musical, but the politically charged narrative and ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Misty Copeland Promoted to Principal Dancer at American Ballet …
Misty Copeland made history Tuesday, becoming the first African-American female principal dancer at New York's American Ballet Theatre. Ballet Theatre's ... «Wall Street Journal, Jun 15»
3
LA Live's Nokia Theatre changes name to Microsoft Theater
Go ahead, make jokes about the upcoming AOL Dial-Up 20 Free Hours Trial Disc Theatre. But the rebrand will be a notable change for the 7,100-seat venue, ... «Los Angeles Times, Jun 15»
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CMU, Tonys name winner of first Excellence in Theatre Education …
The other finalists were Marianne Adams, director of education at the Grandstreet Theatre School in Helena, Mont., and Donald Hicken, Theatre Department ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jun 15»
5
Dancing With the Stars: American Ballet Theatre Fetes 75 Years
For its 75th anniversary celebrations last night, the American Ballet Theatre took its audience on a magical ride through its rich history, performing a wide range ... «Style.com, May 15»
6
Kenneth Branagh unveils all-star residency at Garrick theatre in …
Branagh is planning to follow in the footsteps of actors such as John Gielgud by creating a theatre company that will have a residency in one theatre. «The Guardian, Apr 15»
7
Theatre stars turn out for Olivier Awards
Some of the biggest names in theatre have gathered at London's Royal Opera House for the annual Olivier Awards, hosted this year by Lenny Henry. Dame Judi ... «BBC News, Apr 15»
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President Lincoln's slaying 150 years ago recalled at Ford's Theatre
Ford's Theatre: In the April 12 Travel section, an article about Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., and its restoration to reflect the surroundings at the time of the ... «Los Angeles Times, Apr 15»
9
Simon Pegg opens Bristol University's new theatre
The Hollywood actor and comedian Simon Pegg has returned to his former university to open a new theatre named in his honour by its students. «BBC News, Mar 15»
10
National Theatre suffers Olivier Awards embarrassment as it picks …
The National Theatre has been nominated for just one play at this year's Olivier Awards, in a surprise announcement dominated by celebrities and smaller ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»

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