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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Meta is launching its Movie Mate technology with the screening, allowing moviegoers to second screen during the film to access exclusive content, trivia and behind-the-scenes info in real-time. William Earl, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025 More than half of tickets were sold to families going together and 26% of moviegoers were under 13, according to data firm EntTelligence. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025 By expanding the image beyond the traditional cinema frame and onto the theater’s walls, itn draws moviegoers into the story on the main screen, enabling a panoramic theatrical experience. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025 The study from the Inevitable Foundation, the non-profit that advocates for disabled filmmakers, surveyed over 100 disabled moviegoers about their experiences at theaters over the past two years, with questions ranging from wants and needs for accessible seating to open captioning. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 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 23 Apr. 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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