a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; the house was full

[ Syn: theatre , house ]

the art of writing and producing plays

[ Syn: dramaturgy , dramatic art , dramatics , theatre ]

a region in which active military operations are in progress; the army was in the field awaiting action; he served in the Vietnam theater for three years

[ Syn: field , field of operations , theater of operations , theatre , theatre of operations ]