home theater

noun

: an entertainment system for the home that usually consists of a large television with video components (such as a DVD player and VCR) and an audio system offering surround sound

Examples of home theater in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This $8,000 per night River Hills rental includes a private pool and home theater This River Hills estate features luxurious amenities and a large layout for entertaining guests. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024 Building amenities include gym, bicycle storage room, home theater, and four pools. Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 13 June 2024 There is an additional bedroom suite on the third floor and the lower level has a home theater, wine tasting room, gym, bath and kitchenette. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2024 After that traumatizing experience, all John wants to do is veg and watch cartoons in their beautiful home theater. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for home theater 

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Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of home theater was in 1982

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“Home theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20theater. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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