theatre
Translation
theater, drama, operating room
Examples
We went to the theatre last night.
We went to the theater last night.
She works in the theatre.
She works in the theater.
The surgeon is in the operating theatre.
The surgeon is in the operating room.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) theater a building for plays. We went to the theater last night.
((in the)) theater the profession of acting. She works in the theater.
((operating)) room a room for surgery. The surgeon is in the operating room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: playhouse, cinema
Etymology
From Greek 'theatron' (a place for viewing), from 'theasthai' (to behold).
Memory Tips
Note the American English spelling '-er' versus the British '-re'. Think of it as a place to 'see' a play.