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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Badlands might be a simple movie on the surface, but it's filled with little details, bits of lore, and cheeky winks many moviegoers appreciated. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026 Thirty-five years ago, moviegoers gobbled up director Jonathan Demme‘s thriller that hit theaters in the dead of winter. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026 In the beginning, the theater catered to moviegoers eager to see stars on the big screen. Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026 The theater was about half full, with mostly solo moviegoers, a few couples, and one group of women drinking Champagne. Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 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 25 Feb. 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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