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nickelodeons

noun

plural of nickelodeon
as in cinemas

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  1. cinemas
  2. playhouses
  3. theaters
Noun
  • The film was released in cinemas in the Philippines by Clou Media Productions, and in Australian cinemas by Bonsai Films.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Many have pointed to the pandemic for slaughtering a number of independent cinemas, but let’s face it, even with streaming easing, the format has made moviegoers more discerning about what’s worth their attention and dollars outside the home.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of cinemas
Noun
  • Collectors and parents began sending Hoban photos of their own childhood playhouses, helping identify rare models, missing accessories and even how certain sets originally looked.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Her Mame years kicked off with a national tour in 1965, followed by summer engagements, bus & truck tours and stops in Las Vegas, playhouses and dinner theaters.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
Definition of playhouses
Noun
  • There were museums and theaters, and clubs, and the feeling that the city never slept.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Between the first quarter of 2016 and the first quarter of 2026, the number of movie theaters nationwide dropped 10% to 3,918, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of theaters
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“Nickelodeons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nickelodeons. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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