theatergoer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of theatergoer
Example Sentences
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But despite these odd and somewhat unfashionable choices, he cares deeply about the opinion of the average theatergoer.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
During the early days of the Broadway run, a theatergoer complained the play was incomprehensible and asked, “What’s it about?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025
As an avid theatergoer, I rarely go to the same production twice.
From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
At one point, she passes by a theatergoer taking a selfie with the poster, completely unaware that Ariel herself is standing right there.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2023
He was an adventurous reader and theatergoer, but less so an adventurous person.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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