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

But these collectible buckets aren’t always the most practical for moviegoers hoping to actually munch on some food throughout a long movie — a frequent topic of discussion online. — Matt Minton, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Over the weekend, moviegoers came together at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles for a special Cinespia screening of Practical Magic. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026

The 18-34 set reps 63% of Brand New Day‘s moviegoers versus No Way Home‘s 68%. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026

As of July 28, the film holds a 53% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, while moviegoers have given it a 73% Popcornmeter score. — Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 28 July 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