Meaning of THEATER
Pronunciation: | | 'theeutur
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- [n] a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full"
- [n] the art of writing and producing plays
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| Synonyms: | | dramatic art, dramatics, dramaturgy, house, theatre, theatre |
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| See Also: | | arena theater, box office, building, cinema, circle, communicating, communication, dramatic composition, dramatic work, dress circle, dressing room, edifice, greenroom, little theater, little theatre, movie house, movie theater, movie theatre, music hall, opera, opera house, orchestra, orchestra pit, parquet, parquet circle, parterre, picture palace, pit, stage, stage, standing room, theater in the round, theater stage, theatre stage, ticket booth, ticket office, tiered seats, vaudeville theater, vaudeville theatre | |
Products Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | Theater Provides information on how a musical is created and the types of work involved in producing one. more details ... |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | \The"a*ter\, Theatre \The"a*tre\, n. [F. th['e][^a]tre,
L. theatrum, Gr. ?, fr. ? to see, view; cf. Skr. dhy[=a] to
meditate, think. Cf. {Theory}.]
1. An edifice in which dramatic performances or spectacles
are exhibited for the amusement of spectators; anciently
uncovered, except the stage, but in modern times roofed.
2. Any room adapted to the exhibition of any performances
before an assembly, as public lectures, scholastic
exercises, anatomical demonstrations, surgical operations,
etc.
3. That which resembles a theater in form, use, or the like;
a place rising by steps or gradations, like the seats of a
theater. --Burns.
Shade above shade, a woody theater Of stateliest
view. --Milton.
4. A sphere or scheme of operation. [Obs.]
For if a man can be partaker of God's theater, he
shall likewise be partaker of God's rest. --Bacon.
5. A place or region where great events are enacted; as, the
theater of war.
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Dream Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | Dreaming that you are in a theater means that you will derive much pleasure from new companionships. Consider also how the performance parallels to situations in your waking life. Observe how the characters relate to you and how they may represent an aspect of yourself. You may be taking on a new role.
Dreaming that you are laughing and/or applauding in a theater indicates that you tend to choose pleasure and instant gratification over working on future goals.
Dreaming that the theater is on fire means that any new projects you take on will be risky. |
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