moviegoer

noun

mov·​ie·​go·​er ˈmü-vē-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce moviegoer (audio)
moviegoing
ˈmü-vē-ˌgō-iŋ How to pronounce moviegoer (audio)
-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ
noun often attributive

Examples of moviegoer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Many of its then-child stars — like Josh Brolin, Sean Astin, and Ke Huy Quan — have grown up to enjoy major career successes, but, for a generation of moviegoers, everything circles back to The Goonies. Sarah Weldon, EW.com, 7 June 2025 On his life as a moviegoer So vividly drawn is King’s fiction that it’s offered the basis for some 50 feature films. Jake Coyle, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025 For another, Disney and Warner Bros. remain deeply invested in moviegoers turning out for comic book adaptations worldwide at a billion dollar scale. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 28 May 2025 Both films benefited from strong scores from critics and glowing audience exits, including five-out-of-five stars from moviegoers polled by industry-leading service PostTrak. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for moviegoer

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moviegoer was in 1916

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Moviegoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moviegoer. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

moviegoer

noun
mov·​ie·​go·​er -ˌgō(-ə)r How to pronounce moviegoer (audio)
: a person who frequently attends the movies
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!