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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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
Preshow, the view from one’s seat is of being in a massive old opera house with dusky green drapes flanked by rows of orchestra seats.
From Los Angeles Times
The next night, Salzburg delivered some of the most starkly focused and profound 70 minutes I’ve spent in an opera house.
From Los Angeles Times
The focus is on merchandising locations, but those who study the image will spy an opera house and a general store, believed to be the first time such concepts appear.
From Los Angeles Times
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