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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One suspects a three-hour indie drama about left-wing rebels doesn’t draw the same level of interest from conservative moviegoers as, say, a remake of a family classic like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025 Twist, and Absolut x Kahlúa Ozpresso Martini, plus a Fandango gift card for moviegoers. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025 Were moviegoers confused about what the Rock was cooking? Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025 After evacuating moviegoers, theater co-workers Jasmine Frappier, Kiley Nettleton, and Olivia Perritt, all 17, helped care for the church members, giving them food and water. Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 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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