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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And moviegoers are brought to tears. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026 Even the most casual moviegoer can understand the importance of casting directors. Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026 Her dazzling diamond is practically a character of its own and was a driving force for moviegoers. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 Female moviegoers bought the majority of opening-weekend tickets for two of the top 10 films and four of the top 20, while audiences aged 18–34 purchased the majority of opening-weekend tickets for four of the top 10 films and 11 of the top 20. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 12 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 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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