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playhouse

noun

ˈplā-ˌhau̇s

Definition of playhouse

as in theater

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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Recent Examples of playhouse The archive Mittelman created covers every iteration of the live-theater playhouse and has several sections, one of which lists the name of everyone who ever performed on its stage. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 In fact, the facility’s playhouse, opera theater and concert hall are due for major renovations. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Massanutten Resort, Virginia Climb to the top of Massanutten Resort‘s towering playhouse for a good overview of all the water cannons and waterfalls, as well as the giant tipping bucket. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 Her Mame years kicked off with a national tour in 1965, followed by summer engagements, bus & truck tours and stops in Las Vegas, playhouses and dinner theaters. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for playhouse

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theater

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In 2015, The Washington Post profiled teaching associates at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, including a theater actor who helped medical students learn pelvic examinations.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
North American movie theaters were flooded with new films this weekend, including a video game reboot, a big budget survival thriller and a Jane Austen adaptation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of theater

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