moviegoer

noun

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

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Given the following Ansari has cultivated from Master of None and Parks and Recreation, moviegoers could be willing to embrace those good intentions when the film, which received its world premiere at TIFF, lands in theaters October 17. Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025 In addition, large format screens, ala Imax, are a key to success especially with younger moviegoers according to Langley. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025 The power of Christ still compels moviegoers. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025 The summer became the time to see the films that everyone is going to be talking about, capturing the attention of film enthusiasts and casual moviegoers alike. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moviegoer

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of moviegoer was in 1916

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“Moviegoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moviegoer. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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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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