moviegoing noun often attributive

Examples of moviegoer in a Sentence

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Audiences at the arthouses were predominantly comprised of younger moviegoers, the same demographic driving cinemas’ comeback this year. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2026 Nobody was better at selling their own inherent goodness to moviegoers. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 But even Cruise has learned the hard way that moviegoers have become pickier about what’s worth getting off the couch for. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 The company has also introduced The Kiosk, a grassroots audience activation platform that empowers moviegoers to serve as advocates within their communities, helping studios generate word-of-mouth awareness and attendance. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 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 10 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

moviegoer

noun
: a person who frequently attends the movies
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