moviegoer

1 of 2

noun (1)

mov·​ie·​go·​er ˈmü-vē-ˌgō-ər 

: filmgoer

moviegoing

ˈmü-vē-ˌgō-iŋ 

-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ

noun often attributive

moviegoing

2 of 2

noun (2)

: the act or habit of going to see motion pictures

Examples of moviegoer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Before entering the Werner Herzog Theatre on Sunday evening, hundreds of moviegoers were required to lock their phones in pouches to prevent spreading the word. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Studios too often use the frame as a dumping ground, rarely attempting to lure moviegoers out. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026

But it's been filmmakers, even more than intellectual property, that have lured moviegoers. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Related Stories The proportion of solo moviegoers rose for a fourth consecutive year, the report found. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

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