Synonyms for theatre


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


Définition of theatre

Origin :
  • chiefly British English spelling of theater (q.v.); for spelling, see -re.
  • noun business of plays
Example sentences :
  • You have never been to the theatre, you say, and yet you disapprove of it.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • I don't like deceiving my mother; but I should not like to pain her by saying I have been to the theatre.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • None the less, the theatre was half empty when Theodora was given.
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • He left the theatre in an exalted mood in which he had little thought for the realities.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • He sat back in his chair while she went to prepare for the theatre.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • But he had asked her to go to the theatre, and he did not wish to disappoint her.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • The members of the orchestra came into the theatre, and after a while the music began.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • He walked about the town until, after a while, he found himself at the Theatre Royal.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • He was just in time to swallow a hurried meal and set off to the theatre with the Creams.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • He had been caught up and transported from the theatre to the very streets of Verona.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

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