cinephile

noun

cine·​phile ˈsi-nə-ˌfī(-ə)l How to pronounce cinephile (audio)
: a lover of films : a cinema enthusiast

Examples of cinephile in a Sentence

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That’s just the latest in a string of high-profile showcases for a buzzy press tour that’s put Riley’s latest take on revolutionary politics at the top of nearly every cinephiles’ mind this spring. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 May 2026 The idea behind the theater and the restaurant, an A24 source tells me, was to parlay the trust the studio has built among its core fan base of young cinephiles into deeper cultural engagement, rooted in the real world — and specifically in downtown Manhattan. Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026 In addition to his contributions to the American media landscape, Turner was also behind channels Turner Network Television — TNT — and Turner Classic Movies, which has been an essential resource for many budding cinephiles. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 6 May 2026 This show is a safe space for anyone whose English teacher loved them, people with too many hours of screen time, cinephiles, and bisexuals. Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cinephile

Word History

Etymology

French cinéphile, from ciné + -phile

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cinephile was in 1929

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“Cinephile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinephile. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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