theatergoer

noun

the·​ater·​go·​er ˈthē-ə-tər-ˌgō-ər 

: a person who frequently goes to the theater

theatergoing

ˈthē-ə-tər-ˌgō-iŋ 

-gȯ(-)iŋ

noun or adjective

Examples of theatergoer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Anderson’s confrontation is part of a growing trend of actors voicing their concerns to theatergoers. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

White theatergoers are more likely to have at least heard the term. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

At the time that theatergoers were sitting on the edges of their seats and watching Bullock dodge debris, there were only about 1,000 active satellites in orbit. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

Fernández’s adaptation is anxious to turn tragedy into a sermon, offering theatergoers moral solace where Sophocles leaves his audience in a contemplative state of stunned silence. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

theatergoer

noun

the·​ater·​go·​er -ˌgō(-ə)r 

: a person who frequently goes to the theater