theater of operations
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of theater of operations
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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He has served in every military theater of operations, from Africa to the Pacific, and in the Pentagon as the Navy’s chief of legislative affairs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
She “entertained troops in every theater of operations during World War II,” the New York Times reported.
From Fox News • Dec. 14, 2019
“We’ve had a recent change of mission and soon we’ll be supporting a different theater of operations in the coming month,” U.S.
From Washington Times • Feb. 5, 2018
During World War II, Hudson flew a P-51 Mustang as member of the Tuskegee Airmen, escorting bombers on 23 combat missions in the Mediterranean theater of operations.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2017
Shelter: Troops under canvas—in camp.Troops on ground without canvas—bivouac.Troops in huts or villages—cantonment.Tactical considerations are paramount in the selection of camp sites in the theater of operations.
From Military Instructors Manual by Schoonmaker, Oliver
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