megaplex

noun

mega·​plex ˈme-gə-ˌpleks How to pronounce megaplex (audio)
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: a large multiplex typically housing 16 or more movie theaters

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For me, the old neighborhood movie houses evoke a sense of occasion, of nostalgia, while the mall megaplex feels corporate and anonymous. — April Austin, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Mar. 2025 Week after week, however, audiences seem torpid rather than tempted when scouting the megaplex offerings. — Peter Bart, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025 The development group promises to transform the complex into a new entertainment megaplex. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025 The Regal Boise megaplex — formerly Edwards Cinemas — made significant improvements, including converting one of its auditoriums to IMAX. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for megaplex

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1986, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of megaplex was in 1986

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megaplex

noun
mega·​plex -ˌpleks How to pronounce megaplex (audio)
: a large multiplex typically housing 16 or more movie theaters

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