home theater

noun

: 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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There’s also a billiards room and a home theater. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025 Where its series stablemate, the W5800, has been designed for large home theaters, the W4100i caters to the needs of smaller spaces with support for screens up to 120 diagonal inches – though the visuals can be stretched up to 150 inches. New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025 Another impressive amenity is the spacious home theater equipped with a wet bar and fireplace. Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025 And for home theaters, the Sonos Beam Gen 2 now sits at 20% off, delivering Dolby Atmos audio and crisp dialogue that transforms casual movie nights into full-on cinematic experiences. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2025.

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