# theater vs theatre

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### theater
*noun · IPA /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ · frequency rank #3,988*
A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.

### theatre
*noun · frequency rank #2,923*
Alternative spelling of theater.

## Source
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