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

Examples of home theater in a Sentence

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Major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, have already launched their early holiday events, slashing prices on everything from budget-friendly bedroom displays to massive home theater setups. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026 The renovation added a chef’s kitchen, natural stone finishes, custom fixtures, an elevator, a full bar, a home theater, and a golf simulator. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026 Together, these two can sync with a pair of Ultra Speakers for a proper 7.1.4 channel home theater setup. New Atlas, 9 May 2026 There is a home theater, a 30-foot-long hobby room, and massive common areas ideal for hosting. Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026 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 24 May. 2026.

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