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

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While multiple sequels and spinoffs have spawned in the years since, nothing matches The Conjuring in providing genuine, classic horror for an era of jaded moviegoers. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026 Additional theaters are planning 70mm presentations of the film, offering moviegoers another large-format option. ABC News, 4 June 2026 In addition, the five plaintiffs assert they are owed damages as consumers of news and as regular moviegoers. Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 June 2026 American moviegoers are going to discover an unforgettable young heroine in Flavia de Luce, brought brilliantly to life by Molly Belle Wright. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for moviegoer

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First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moviegoer was in 1916

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“Moviegoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moviegoer. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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moviegoer

noun
mov·​ie·​go·​er -ˌgō(-ə)r How to pronounce moviegoer (audio)
: a person who frequently attends the movies
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