moviegoer

noun

mov·​ie·​go·​er ˈmü-vē-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce moviegoer (audio)
moviegoing
ˈmü-vē-ˌgō-iŋ How to pronounce moviegoer (audio)
-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ
noun often attributive

Examples of moviegoer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In recent years, however, his output has been directed squarely — and successfully — at the domestic Chinese moviegoer. Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 June 2024 The museum will provide chairs for moviegoers, but guests are also allowed to bring camping chairs. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 15 June 2024 The current Rotten Tomatoes scores are a 93% Certified Fresh rating from critics and 95% from moviegoers, setting up the movie for a potential $100M+ opening weekend. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 June 2024 In 1985, John Hughes’ dramedy The Breakfast Club introduced moviegoers to a new genre of teen movies. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for moviegoer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moviegoer was in 1916

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“Moviegoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moviegoer. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

moviegoer

noun
mov·​ie·​go·​er -ˌgō(-ə)r How to pronounce moviegoer (audio)
: a person who frequently attends the movies

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