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THEERT-uh/ˈθɪətə/

Theatre is the British spelling for the building where you watch plays. American English uses theater. At the theatre; go to the theatre. Cinema is for films. Theory is an idea — mix-up; the theatre can also mean the art of plays.

Meaning

A building where you watch plays (British spelling).

Examples

• “We went to the theatre on Saturday.”
• “We booked seats at the theatre.”
• “This town has two theatres.”

Good to know

British theatre = theater. at / go to the theatre. Contrast: cinema (films).

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