filmgoer

noun

film·​go·​er ˈfilm-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce filmgoer (audio)
: one who frequently attends films

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In its second year, the Red Sea fest hosted nearly 40,000 filmgoers and more than 4,000 film professionals over 10 days in December 2022 and boasted a jury hosted by Oliver Stone. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 June 2026 Still, for all of her success, Allen would forever be Marion to a generation of filmgoers. Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026 This year, that crowd translated into thousands of filmgoers attending screenings across the city, many of them drawn by buzzworthy independent films and unique storytelling. Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 The goal was to place new theaters in key areas controlled by a small number of companies in hopes of adding competition to the market and more choices for filmgoers. Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for filmgoer

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of filmgoer was in 1914

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“Filmgoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filmgoer. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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