moviegoer

noun

mov·​ie·​go·​er ˈmü-vē-ˌgō-ər 

: filmgoer

moviegoing

ˈmü-vē-ˌgō-iŋ 

-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ

noun often attributive

Examples of moviegoer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Black performers were welcome to entertain white audiences, but not to celebrate alongside them; not a single seat inside Loew’s Grand Theater was available to Black moviegoers. — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026

Cinequest suggests that much of the improvement comes from existing moviegoers attending more frequently, rather than from a substantial influx of new spectators. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

When this Boxd meets world… While Letterboxd has become a popular destination for moviegoers, Rider Strong is cautioning fellow industry folk from getting too comfortable on the platform. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026

The pavilion that used to be a place for Coyote moviegoers to have dinner, play video games and watch the sunset before the main attraction will remain and become a part of the park. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for moviegoer

• blower
• goer
• grower
• jowar
• knower
• lower
• mower
• rower
• slower
• sower
• thrower
• whistleblower

Kids Definition

moviegoer

noun

mov·​ie·​go·​er -ˌgō(-ə)r 

: a person who frequently attends the movies