a person who goes to theatre performances, esp frequently
playgoer in American English
(ˈpleɪˌgoʊər)
noun
a person who goes to the theater frequently or regularly
Derived forms
playgoing (ˈplayˌgoing)
noun, adjective
playgoer in American English
(ˈpleiˌɡouər)
noun
a person who attends the theater often or habitually
Word origin
[1815–25; play + goer]This word is first recorded in the period 1815–25. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: aesthetic, coupon, diorama, heuristic, pullout