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Synonyms for theaters

Grammar : Noun
Spell : thee-uh-ter, theeuh-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈθi ə tər, ˈθiə-

Top 10 synonyms for theaters
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Définition of theaters

Origin :
  • late 14c., "open air place in ancient times for viewing spectacles," from Old French theatre (12c.), from Latin theatrum, from Greek theatron "theater," literally "place for viewing," from theasthai "to behold" (cf. thea "a view," theates "spectator") + -tron, suffix denoting place. Meaning "building where plays are shown" (1570s) was transferred to that of "plays, writing, production, the stage" (1660s). Spelling with -re prevailed in Britain after c.1700, but American English retained or revived the older spelling in -er. Generic sense of "place of action" is from 1580s; especially "region where war is being fought" (1914).
  • The Theatre of the Absurd strives to express its sense of the senselessness of the human condition and the inadequacy of the rational approach by the open abandonment of rational devices and discursive thought. [M. Esslin, "Theatre of the Absurd," 1961]
  • noun stage, building for performance
  • noun stage
Example sentences :
  • The death rate had increased threefold; the theaters were converted into hospitals.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • Henry, at my request, procured seats for us at one of the London theaters.
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • No theaters, cinema shows but three nights a week, and this an off night.
  • Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton
  • In my time one saw them at parties, theaters, balls, and promenades every day.
  • Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various
  • A few found employment as porters in barber shops and theaters.
  • Extract from : « Negro Migration during the War » by Emmett J. Scott
  • The smallest of the theaters is said to have been comic, tho I should doubt.
  • Extract from : « The Best of the World's Classics, Vol. V (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland III » by Various
  • Acadia, Lake Champlain, the Ohio,—these are to be the theaters of the contest.
  • Extract from : « Canada: the Empire of the North » by Agnes C. Laut
  • "Yes, but what about the theaters and operas," Judy began hotly.
  • Extract from : « Molly Brown's Senior Days » by Nell Speed
  • You want pictures, statues, fine music, theaters—all such things.
  • Extract from : « That Girl Montana » by Marah Ellis Ryan
  • A few days of shopping and theaters, and he began to grow homesick.
  • Extract from : « Colorado Jim » by George Goodchild
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