theaternounmasculine/teˈa.tɾu/highte·a·troPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA building or space where dramatic performances are held.We're going to the theater to see a play.The local theater showcases various productions.synstagedramaCommon collocationscommunity theatertheater productionEtymologyDo grego 'theatron'Related wordsteatralteatralidade