home theater

noun

Synonyms of home theaternext
: an entertainment system for the home that usually consists of a large television with video components (such as a DVD player and VCR) and an audio system offering surround sound

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The emotional clip finds Justin and King sitting down in a home theater as soundbites and news articles bashing their father throughout the trial are played on a loop. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Dec. 2025 Discover more about their approach to redefining home theater at AWOL Vision official website. Matt Emma, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025 But as the market for home theater equipment has grown, so too has the availability of technology that can easily bring a cinematic experience to almost any room, regardless of size. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025 This area, which Michael says his and Jodi’s kids never wanted to leave, also doubles as a home theater. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for home theater

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of home theater was in 1982

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“Home theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20theater. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.

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