Bollywood

noun

Bol·​ly·​wood ˈbä-lē-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce Bollywood (audio)
: the movie industry in India

Examples of Bollywood in a Sentence

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When the scammer continues to ask for her Social Security number, the TikToker continues trolling, asking him to sing a Bollywood song. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 Netflix has revealed its Indian content slate yet for 2025, spanning over 25 titles across films, series, and unscripted programming, featuring major Bollywood stars and marking several significant debuts. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025 An intimate look into Bollywood’s iconic Kapoor family, exploring their legacy through food, memories, and cinema. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025 Another attorney — Radhika, 28, from New York — exits the limo doing a Bollywood dance, and Allyshia (29-year-old interior designer from Florida) asks the Bachelor to make a wish on her magic lamp. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Bollywood 

Word History

Etymology

Bombay (Mumbai), traditional center of the Indian film industry + Hollywood

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bollywood was in 1969

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“Bollywood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bollywood. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.

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