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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Now the Sphere is adding scent to the sensory overload, allowing moviegoers to literally smell their way through Oz. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Despite not being involved in the film, Hansen purchased preshow advertising on every screen showing Primetime, directing moviegoers to TruBlu, his streaming network focused on predator investigations, THR exclusively reported. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026 Premium large format, or PLF, is intended for blockbuster feature films, which moviegoers are willing to pay a higher price to attend. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The scarcity itself became part of the appeal, encouraging moviegoers to attend early, return for later editions and share the collectibles online. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moviegoer. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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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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