moviegoer

noun

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

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When the virus strikes down a cinema filled with moviegoers, Daniels and Keough realize the virus has mutated and become airborne. — Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025 After casting a spell over moviegoers during the holidays and scooping up several Academy Award nominations, Wicked is ready to ride its broomstick into your living room. — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025 What many moviegoers may not realize is that the work that goes on behind the scenes can take a year of planning. — Laura Castañeda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 Theaters will offer ticket bundling packages so moviegoers can commit to the full run for a special rate. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moviegoer

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First Known Use

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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