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

But even Cruise has learned the hard way that moviegoers have become pickier about what’s worth getting off the couch for. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

The company has also introduced The Kiosk, a grassroots audience activation platform that empowers moviegoers to serve as advocates within their communities, helping studios generate word-of-mouth awareness and attendance. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

As Edward Cullen, a vampire blessed with brooding, Byronic good looks, Pattinson captivated audiences, becoming a heartthrob for a rising generation of moviegoers. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2026

Overall industry dynamics have shifted drastically since Covid disrupted the theatrical space, leading to fewer screens and fewer moviegoers. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 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