home theater

noun

Synonyms of home theaternext
: 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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The amenities were suitably Hollywood, too, including a home theater, professional-grade gym, wellness room, swimming pool, spa, and separate guesthouse. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 The unfinished lower level offers an exceptional amount of space for storage, a workshop, hobby area, home theater, or gym. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 The resulting image is extremely color accurate but also impressively bright, making the TV an excellent choice for either a basement home theater or a sunny den. — Justin Pot, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The Sony Bravia Theater Trio is a three-piece home theater audio system that delivers a bigger, more immersive sound than a lone soundbar. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for home theater

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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