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theaters

noun

variants or theatres

plural of theater

as in playhouses

a building or part of a building where movies are shown there's still one theater in town that shows independent films

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as in auditoriums

a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings the lecturer waited until the theater was full before beginning

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Recent Examples of theaters Swimming pools, movie theaters and shopping malls are places to stay cool. — Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 2 July 2026 Most white-collar offices are air-conditioned, along with many movie theaters, malls, supermarkets, and shops. — Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 The teaser, which debuted in theaters before its digital release, depicts the world of competitive wrestling against the backdrop of a newly independent India. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 July 2026 In addition, over 25,000 jobs in movie theaters would be supported and nearly 20,000 more in related industries. — Ike Brannon, Fortune, 2 July 2026 The seventh movie in the Despicable Me franchise, Minions & Monsters opened in theaters nationwide on July 1. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Newcomer Supergirl crash-landed on planet Earth, only to find out that everyone is still loving their favorite Pixar toys, as it is estimated to earn $40 million for its first round in theaters. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 June 2026 Lotte is now said to be planning upgrades to its own business instead, refitting its theaters with recliner seating, upgraded projection and sound-specialized auditoriums, while also expanding its content business. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 The Independent Film Company and Shudder are still betting on visionary filmmakers and enterprising audiences to shape the future of fear online and in theaters. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

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In videos shared on her Instagram, @bonesandbuilds, Orrock documents the transformation of secondhand playhouses into imaginative destinations designed for her children.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Definition of playhouses

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Lotte is now said to be planning upgrades to its own business instead, refitting its theaters with recliner seating, upgraded projection and sound-specialized auditoriums, while also expanding its content business.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Renting out parking lots, auditoriums and other school facilities often involves coming in on weekends and troubleshooting issues with vendors throughout the week, the North Side principal said.

— Mila Koumpilova, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026

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Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi movie, Disclosure Day, has finally hit cinemas worldwide.

— Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 July 2026
The production and infrastructure guru, who also deals with the likes of security, transportation, cinemas and other buildings, as well as sponsors, lauds the big team effort that goes into KVIFF every year.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026

Definition of cinemas

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Management is retrofitting amphitheaters from as little as 1% premium capacity toward 25% and designing new arenas with up to 30% premium inventory.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Choosing seats and venues that work for kids Smaller venues and outdoor amphitheaters are often easier for a first-timer than a packed stadium.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026