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

Examples of moviegoer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web However, Kingdom director Wes Ball said moviegoers can swing into this new film and not feel completely lost without seeing all nine previous movie installments in the franchise. Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 And now, moviegoers everywhere can experience the film at their local theater. Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 May 2024 Major and Thomas both appear in a mid-credits scene where moviegoers find out what fate ultimately befalls the bad guys; the actors play officers who show up to arrest them. Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 May 2024 With overflow traffic from Biscuit & Hogs restaurant in the same strip mall, not to mention moviegoers from nearby Cinemark Majestic Cinemas, Mumford feels optimistic about the couple’s pub concept. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 2 May 2024 Of course, most moviegoers know the MGM lion that was the company’s logo for most of its life. Chris Yogerst, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Apr. 2024 For most moviegoers, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is still a few weeks away from opening in theaters. Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024 Early moviegoers are also a little cooler on the franchise now, with audience survey firm Cinema Score turning in a B+ grade. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 23 Mar. 2024 For some moviegoers, seeing A24’s banner appear before the opening credits is a significant selling point. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024

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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 18 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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