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 One of the most-talked about products during the Consumer Electronic Showcase in Las Vegas back in January was TCL’s home theater lineup for 2024. Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024 The lower level has a stone wine cellar and a home theater built with a Dolby Atmos sound system. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2024 Spanning 6,800 square feet and priced at $1.48 million, a perk of this waterfront oasis is its swanky home theater. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 May 2024 Scott claims Spacey invited him to a party at a house in the Hollywood Hills and asked him to go into the home theater upstairs alone. Valentina Valentini, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024 Twenty-seven of the five-bedroom residences measure 7,200 square feet (670 square meters), while the nine 15,000-square-foot (1,400-square-meter) VIP villas add amenities like home theaters and individual gyms. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 May 2024 Speaking at Sony’s home theater spring showcase in March, Ogura was referring in part to the company’s latest LED TV tech, which Sony hopes will help reshape the future of HDR and bring viewers closer to the intent of creators. Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024 Sony’s 2024 home theater lineup will begin shipping very soon and should start appearing at your local Best Buy in no time at all. Chris Welch, The Verge, 17 Apr. 2024 There’s also a home theater and a primary suite kitted out with a private study. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2024

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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 20 May. 2024.

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