Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

play-house

noun
/ˈpleɪˌhaʊs/
Definition
A theater or venue for performing plays.
Examples
  • The play-house downtown is hosting a new production this weekend.
  • Children enjoy putting on shows in their backyard play-house.
  • After years of renovations, the old play-house finally reopened to the public.
Meaning
A place specifically designed for live theatrical performances, often characterized by a stage, seating for an audience, and facilities for actors.
Synonyms
  • theater
  • stage
  • amphitheater
  • drama house
  • playwright’s venue