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

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There are perks for non-athletic types too, like a state-of-the-art home theater, an in-ground swimming pool, a wine cellar, and a cigar room with leather poker tables. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025 That will accommodate a wider range of installations, from smaller living rooms to spacious dedicated home theaters, without sacrificing image resolution. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025 Dolby, for example, wants to turn your car into a home theater on wheels. Leslie Katz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 The rise of streaming services, better home theater equipment and food standards make older theaters seem antiquated. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for home theater 

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 24 Jan. 2025.

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