as in theatres
a building or part of a building where movies are shown
got a job cleaning the cinemas at the multiplex
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cinemas
The concert films were released in over 80 territories, across 2,700 cinemas, and premiered globally from September 24-October 5.
—
Sara Merican, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Jeremy Allen White stars as Springsteen in Deliver Me From Nowhere, which is in cinemas from today.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
One of the country’s most prominent cinemas has been demolished, though sources say it will soon be reborn.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Such a high-quality production sets itself up for big expectations, and expectations are inevitably sky-high now that the franchise is making the leap to cinemas by following up that first season with a sequel film.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Netflix notes that many of these cinemas have been restored to their former glory.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
The movie’s handling of its storyline of campus power dynamics has sparked plenty of controversy since its August premiere at the Venice Film Festival, and its wide release in cinemas this weekend is sure to reignite the conversation.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
The Angelika Film Center, one of San Diego County’s last art-house cinemas, will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Wednesday with a celebration that includes 10-cent bags of popcorn, discounted wine and prize raffles.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Is 'The Life of a Showgirl' movie playing in cinemas?
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Sara Merican, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Jeremy Allen White stars as Springsteen in Deliver Me From Nowhere, which is in cinemas from today.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
One of the country’s most prominent cinemas has been demolished, though sources say it will soon be reborn.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Such a high-quality production sets itself up for big expectations, and expectations are inevitably sky-high now that the franchise is making the leap to cinemas by following up that first season with a sequel film.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
Netflix notes that many of these cinemas have been restored to their former glory.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
The movie’s handling of its storyline of campus power dynamics has sparked plenty of controversy since its August premiere at the Venice Film Festival, and its wide release in cinemas this weekend is sure to reignite the conversation.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
The Angelika Film Center, one of San Diego County’s last art-house cinemas, will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Wednesday with a celebration that includes 10-cent bags of popcorn, discounted wine and prize raffles.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Is 'The Life of a Showgirl' movie playing in cinemas?
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinemas
theaters
Noun
-
The multi-hyphenate recently made his feature directorial debut with Rosario, a horror film starring Emeraude Toubia and David Dastmalchian that released in theaters this year.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
-
One of the new regime’s first major deals was to woo the Duffer Brothers away from Netflix, offering them the chance to make culture-defining movies for theaters in a way Netflix would’ve been reluctant to offer.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cinemas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinemas. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share