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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Rohal had included an AI explainer in the press notes for the film, but in order to clarify his message on a complex topic directly with moviegoers, the director shared his detailed breakdown with Variety. William Earl, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025 For several weeks, moviegoers visiting the ACX Theater at the Bayshore Mall in Glendale have been met with shuttered doors. Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025 So Kraner encourages moviegoers of all ages to keep that spirit alive. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025 The movie reps the first time moviegoers will see the new Harry (McLaughlin) and Hagrid (Frost) working together on the big screen. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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