moviegoer

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noun (1)

mov·​ie·​go·​er ˈmü-vē-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce moviegoer (audio)
: filmgoer
moviegoing
ˈmü-vē-ˌgō-iŋ How to pronounce moviegoer (audio)
-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ
noun often attributive

moviegoing

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noun (2)

: the act or habit of going to see motion pictures

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The pavilion that used to be a place for Coyote moviegoers to have dinner, play video games and watch the sunset before the main attraction will remain and become a part of the park. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026 Today, the country is said to have the highest per capita rate of moviegoers in Europe. — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 The appointment comes at a time for Seyfried when her name is on the tips of many moviegoers’ tongues, but rather than spoil that now, click here for the full scoop. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026 And beyond the financial benefits, Bowman said, earlier sunsets could make the theater more accessible to moviegoers with strict bedtimes. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moviegoer

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of moviegoer was in 1916

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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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