/ Dictionary / Index T theater of war: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: the'ater of war' Pronunciation: [key] the entire area in which ground, sea, and air forces may become directly employed in war operations, including the theater of operations and the zone of interior. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. theater of the absurd Theatine Related Content Daily Word Quiz: philtrum Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language