Phrase guide

home theater

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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noun

Meaning 1

A system for showing theater-quality films at home, usually comprising high-definition television and surround sound.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: home cinema

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A dedicated room for such a system.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

television and video equipment designed to reproduce in the home the experience of being in a movie theater

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: home theatre

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: theater, theatre, house

History

Etymology

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