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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Meanwhile, the overindexing of Scary Movie hinges on walk-up business in what’s expected to pull in a very diverse audience including Black and Latino-Hispanic moviegoers as well as a three-demo first choice strong with women under/over 25 and men over 25 at 3,400 theaters. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 June 2026 Endgame was the culmination of 22 pictures and moviegoers had to watch the majority of them to fully understand it. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 It's been a long time, but moviegoers are finally returning to a galaxy far, far away. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 24 May 2026 The Memorial Day tentpole is showing particular strength among moviegoers under 13 and men over 55, a potentially potent combination that likely reflects the film’s appeal to families, particularly kids who like Baby Yoda along with boomers who like Pedro Pascal’s Clint Eastwood-in-space persona. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 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 8 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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