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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Disney has enjoyed great success in tapping into nostalgia and luring moviegoers in their 20s and 30s who grew up on previous movies in its library. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025 In addition, there’s the whole plus of reserved seating which provides moviegoers with the advantage to arrive at the last minute. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025 Indian moviegoers will experience the high-octane spectacle at the country’s inaugural Dolby Cinema location, which opened earlier this month at City Pride Multiplexes in Kharadi, Pune. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 July 2025 One of our most enduring pop culture figures, the super-powered do-gooder has inspired moviegoers, TV viewers, and comic book readers since his invention in 1938. EW.com, 20 July 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

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“Moviegoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moviegoer. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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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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