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

Half its opening weekend audience chose PLFs, proving moviegoers will pay for an experience unavailable at home. — David Deal, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

While some New York City moviegoers are lucky enough to be able to experience Nolan’s film in his preferred format, screenings are sold out to an unprecedented degree. — William Earl, Variety, 20 July 2026

Gelfond said that presales for the movie’s second weekend would rank among their 10 best presales, proof that many moviegoers are waiting to see the film in their preferred format. — Jake Coyle, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes alongside Leguizamo, the film introduced the classic tragedy to a new generation of moviegoers. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 July 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