theatre
US /ˈθiː.ə.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈθiː.ə.t̬ɚ/
1.
a building or outdoor area in which plays, shows, or other performances are given
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We went to the theatre to see a play.
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The new theatre has excellent acoustics.
2.
the art or profession of producing or performing plays
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She studied theatre at university.
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He has dedicated his life to theatre.
3.
a room or hall with tiers of seats used for lectures, demonstrations, or surgical operations
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The medical students gathered in the operating theatre.
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The professor gave a lecture in the large lecture theatre.