Bollywood

noun

Bol·​ly·​wood ˈbä-lē-ˌwu̇d 

: the movie industry in India

Examples of Bollywood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Debuting today across all Eros channels are the first two artists – alternative rock singer Jordan and Bollywood pop artist Tanu, with the latter aimed at Gen Z audiences. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 23 June 2026

Anonymous Content has signed Bollywood megastar Hrithik Roshan, one of the highest-grossing Indian actors of all time. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 June 2026

Mimi Lien’s sky-high scenic design is an absolute wonder, with customary Indian iron gates, walls full of worn out posters of past Bollywood films, and housing filled with traditional Indian sounds coming from mridangams and tablas. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026

India’s wedding industry has transformed drastically the past decade, fueled by Bollywood opulence, celebrity culture and social media spectacle. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Bombay (Mumbai), traditional center of the Indian film industry + Hollywood

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above