opera house
noun
a theater devoted chiefly to operas.
opera houses
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pluralof opera house.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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His remarks drew criticism from stage stars, opera houses and ballet companies - but some saw his words as a promotional opportunity.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
Kennedy Center officials have explored moving its ticketing from a system called Tessitura, used by a number of the country’s opera houses, to Live Nation’s Ticketmaster, according to people familiar with the plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
But an increasing number of opera houses are now organizing productions in smaller venues, especially newer operas that have not yet been grafted into the audience's imagination as something destined for the biggest stage.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2024
In 2002 he auditioned for the Metropolitan Opera’s Young Artist Program, which led to invitations from opera houses around the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
They could also buy their way into opera houses, most of which were nevertheless built, owned and controlled by rich patrons, chiefly for their own benefit and that of their friends and hangers-on.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
