Bollywood

noun

Bol·​ly·​wood ˈbä-lē-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce Bollywood (audio)
: the movie industry in India

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Cost: $15+ 🌈 Holi Celebrate the Festival of Colors and dance to Bollywood music, taste Indian bites and more. Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025 Ibrahim Ali Khan is the son of Bollywood stars Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh. Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Shaikh’s journey to becoming one of Bollywood’s most in-demand actors was far from straightforward. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025 Festival-goers also danced in front of a DJ booth, which played Bollywood beats. Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Bollywood

Word History

Etymology

Bombay (Mumbai), traditional center of the Indian film industry + Hollywood

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bollywood was in 1969

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“Bollywood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bollywood. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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