Theatres Meaning in English
word · lemma: theatre
ˈθiətɝz
THEE-uh-terz
θˈiətəz
THEE-uh-tuhz
Definition
Buildings or spaces where plays, movies, or performances are shown. "Theatres" is the plural form of "theatre."
Usage & Nuances
"Theatres" refers to more than one theatre. In American English, "theater" is the common spelling. Used for live performances but also for cinemas (especially in North America). Not used to describe sports stadiums.
Spanish: teatrosPortuguese (BR): teatrosPortuguese (PT): teatrosChinese (Simplified): 剧院Chinese (Traditional): 劇院Hindi: थिएटरArabic: مسارحBengali: থিয়েটারসমূহ - নাট্যশালা (বহুবচন)Russian: театрыJapanese: 劇場Vietnamese: rạp hátKorean: 극장들Turkish: tiyatrolarUrdu: تھیٹرزIndonesian: teater
Example Sentences
We visited two theatres on our trip to London.
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Many theatres are closed on Mondays.
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Children enjoy going to theatres to see plays.
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There are several old theatres downtown, each with a unique design.
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Some people prefer small independent theatres over big movie chains.
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Tickets to popular theatres can sell out weeks in advance.
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