Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Theater”
A building where you can watch plays, movies, or actors perform on a stage.
Word Family of Theater
What is the noun of theater? — theater
What is the adjective of theater? — theatrical
What is the adverb of theater? — theatrically
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- We went to the theater to watch a musical last night. A2
- The local theater hosts performances every weekend. A2
- Many famous actors began their careers in community theater productions. B1
Word Form Patterns for Theater
-al
Adds **-al** to form an adjective meaning relating to. Example: theater → theatrical.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: theater → theatrically.
Origin and Word Formation of Theater
From Greek theatron meaning 'place for seeing', from theesthai 'to see'.
Broadway theater in New York and West End in London are famous. Theater is central to cultural life worldwide.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Theater
Wrong: We want to go to the theater for watch a movie.
Correct: We want to go to the theater to watch a movie.
Use 'to' before infinitive verb 'to watch', not 'for'. Also: movies are at cinema, not theater.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Theater
What are the word forms of “theater”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “theater”?
“theater” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “theater” come from?
From Greek theatron meaning 'place for seeing', from theesthai 'to see'.