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opera house

American  

noun

  1. a theater devoted chiefly to operas.

  2. Older Use. a theater, especially a large, ornate one.

opera house British  

noun

  1. a theatre designed for opera

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Etymology

Origin of opera house

First recorded in 1710–20

Example Sentences

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Before the crowd made its way over to the opera house, he addressed the founders in the room.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Delpierre said the opera house expected to see independent companies and performing arts institutions, as well as collectors, and individuals just eager to dress up.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

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 • Jan. 14, 2026

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 • Dec. 2, 2025

The Academy of Music was once New York City’s most elegant opera house.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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