opera house
Americannoun
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a theater devoted chiefly to operas.
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Older Use. a theater, especially a large, ornate one.
noun
Etymology
Origin of opera house
First recorded in 1710–20
Example Sentences
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There was a crushing in his chest, as if he were being compressed under an opera house—and then suddenly he was in deep rushing water.
From Literature
Other state-owned French cultural tourist hotspots are also hiking their fees for non-EU visitors, including the Versailles Palace, Chambord Palace in the Loire region and the national opera house in Paris.
From Barron's
Other state-owned French tourist hotspots are also hiking their fees, including the Chambord Palace in the Loire region and the national opera house in Paris.
From Barron's
Cosimo’s voice is light, not quite big enough for a so-called Pavilion that operates as an opera house, but it has focus, flexibility and charisma, as does Cosimo, himself, a talented actor.
From Los Angeles Times
In 2024, the Sunday Times named Buxton as one of the best places to live in the UK, describing it as a "cultural powerhouse", highlighting both the opera house and annual international festival.
From BBC
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