cinemas

plural of cinema
as in theaters
a building or part of a building where movies are shown got a job cleaning the cinemas at the multiplex

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Recent Examples of cinemas There’s a reason that even Netflix is embracing cinemas in a bigger way. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026 Now the Japanese broadcaster is taking the franchise into cinemas. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026 Lionsgate distribution vets Mike Polydoros and Will Preuss opened the doors to PaperAirplane and launched The Hangar at the height of the pandemic in October 2020 when only a handful of cinemas were open. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 The film’s producers said the documentary has been offered to a number of distributors and cinemas in Israel, and The Guardian was looking for ways to allow the film to be seen in Gaza and the West Bank. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 Back to the Beginning arrives in theaters on October 28; check the film’s official site for participating cinemas and ticket information. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinemas
Noun
  • Many industry critics were also outspoken when Netflix's studio and streaming deal was on the table, with particular focus on the future of movies staying in theaters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Previously, he was seen as the lead of Duke Johnson’s The Actor, which hit theaters in March.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Collectors and parents began sending Hoban photos of their own childhood playhouses, helping identify rare models, missing accessories and even how certain sets originally looked.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Her Mame years kicked off with a national tour in 1965, followed by summer engagements, bus & truck tours and stops in Las Vegas, playhouses and dinner theaters.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

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“Cinemas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinemas. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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