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

Buddy has over 1 million followers on TikTok and Roadside is hearing anecdotally that moviegoers are coming back three and four times to see it and bringing others. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026

Why Harkins isn't showings these popular upcoming films Harkins Theatres and a popular movie production studio have parted ways, so moviegoers will no longer be able to see these major upcoming releases. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Lily James and Jack Reynor‘s forthcoming horror-suspense film is aiming to terrify moviegoers just after the traditional spooky season. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

There are fewer wide releases, fewer screens and fewer moviegoers than before the pandemic. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 10 Sep. 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