Theater

Meaning

1. (neuter,strong) theater (a place or building consisting of a stage and seats)
2. (neuter,strong) theater (drama or performance as a profession or artform)
3. (neuter,strong) theatrical company, troupe, theater company (company (group or organization) of, often touring, actors, singers or dancers)
4. (neuter,strong) audience (large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance in a theater)
5. (informal,neuter,strong) to-do, fuss, hassle (excessive activity, worry, bother, talk, or conflict)

Hyphenated as

The‧a‧ter

Gender

Neuter

Pronounced as (IPA)

/teˈaːtɐ/

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek θέατρον (théatron, “a place for viewing”), from θεάομαι (theáomai, “to see, watch, observe”).