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home theater

home theater

9 3.3
A set of speakers and a big screen at home for watching movies like in a cinema
  • noun
  • /hoʊm ˈθiːətər/
  • US
translation icon : cine en casa
  • The home theater setup includes a high-definition projector, speakers, and a cozy couch ideal for family movie nights.
  • home theater system
  • home theater setup
  • home theater equipment

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Examples

  • My partner is big on home theater.

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  • First of all, let me begin by saying that I love my Roku2 XS; it's a great device that has been welcomed into my home theater setup. At such a small size, its footprint is almost nonexistent, and having come from streaming through a PS3 with an absurdly loud fan, its silent operation is greatly appreciated.

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  • I have wanted a home theatre for so long.

  • ...he'll be showing off his home theater.

  • That saved me $200 on a home theater system for my folks.

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  • Time to clear a spot in your home theater stack.

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  • VR is a very natural home theater experience.

  • Apple TV brings iTunes music and videos to your TV and home-theater system.

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  • Our courteous staff will educate you on a wide selection of state-of-the-art home theater equipment and accessories.

  • The 10,000 sq. ft. home features Crestron automation, an elevator, a state-of-the-art home theater, media entertainment/bar area, wine room, recreational room, and a gym with full bath, steam room, and sauna.

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Antonyms

65 1.0

A building where people go to watch films on a screen

How Cinematic

home theater
  • US
9 3.3
speaker unit
  • Specialized
3.7
television equipment
  • Specialized
1 2.5

Surface Forms

home theater singular
home theaters plural
home theatres plural
home theatre singular

Morphology

home + theater

The meaning is directly derivable from 'home' (residence) + 'theater' (place for watching films): it literally denotes a theater-style setup located in the home. This noun-noun compounding is common cross-linguistically (e.g., 'home cinema') and follows regular English composition, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.

Etymology

Home theater: The name home theater comes from the simple idea of bringing a theater into your home, where people set up a big screen and good speakers to watch films 'like a cinema'. So it means a system of video and sound equipment that makes watching movies at home feel like being in a cinema.