Hollywood

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noun

Hol·​ly·​wood ˈhä-lē-ˌwu̇d 

: the American movie industry

Hollywoodish

ˈhä-lē-ˌwu̇-dish 

adjective

Hollywood

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adjective

1

: of or characteristic of people in the American movie industry

the Hollywood lifestyle

2

: of or characteristic of a Hollywood film

a story with a Hollywood happy ending

Examples of Hollywood in a Sentence

Noun

an actor who has had a long career in Hollywood

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

However, if Hollywood’s liberals once again want to send a message with their Oscar pick, which titles are best-positioned to benefit? —Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024

The classic car, a blue-gray convertible, was once owned by Hollywood star Lauren Bacall, and Giuliani in the photos sits in the passenger’s seat, leaning far back, wearing an American flag t-shirt and a Fire Department of New York baseball cap. —Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024

Adjective

And Cohen and her team have created a slew of looks this season that are sure to catch the eye of Hollywood women and non-Hollywood women. —Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Hollywood, district of Los Angeles, California

First Known Use

Noun

1923, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Hollywood

• Hollywood bed

Geographical Definition

Hollywood

geographical name

Hol·​ly·​wood ˈhä-lē-ˌwu̇d 

1

section of Los Angeles, California northwest of the downtown district

Note: Hollywood is a major center of the U.S. motion-picture and television industries.

2

city in southeastern Florida north of Miami population 140,768