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Hollywood


1Hol·ly·wood

noun \ˈhä-lē-ˌwd\

Definition of HOLLYWOOD

: the American motion-picture industry
Hol·ly·wood·ish \-ˌw-dish\ adjective

Examples of HOLLYWOOD

  1. an actor who has had a long career in Hollywood

Origin of HOLLYWOOD

Hollywood, district of Los Angeles, California
First Known Use: 1923

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