as in theaters
a building or part of a building where movies are shown
they're renovating the old playhouse and adding extra screens
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theaters
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It’s known for entertainment attractions at its stores — including IMAX 3D movie theaters, a rope course and, in Reading, Massachusetts, depictions of Boston landmarks made of millions of jelly beans.—
Dave Collins,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Most visitors to London see an old-world scrim of royal palaces, ancient pubs and West End theaters.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Playhouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/playhouses. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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