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

Examples of moviegoer in a Sentence

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While critics panned the film, moviegoers felt differently, giving it an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes compared to the critics' 45% rating. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026 And moviegoers turned out to indies from Rosemead to The Chronology of Water, All That’s Left Of You and more, new and holding over, limited, wide and top ten. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026 But, if the production slate isn't strong and cinemas don't have enough content to draw in moviegoers, then profitability is at risk. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026 The Huntsman is setting its sights on moviegoers. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 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 15 Jan. 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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