art house

noun

Synonyms of art housenext
: art theater

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Film criticism is one of the key components of the independent and art house film ecosystem. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026 Queen at Sea is expected in UK art houses this September, timed for awards season. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026 These new art house moviegoers had an average age of 40, 11 years younger than the average age of all those surveyed, which is 51. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 22 June 2026 Commissions have changed over the years, allowing modern visionaries — art houses and creatives from across the globe — to showcase grand spectacles. — Niyaz Pirani, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for art house

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First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of art house was in 1925

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