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

Examples of moviegoer in a Sentence

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Many moviegoers will initially assume that kidnapper/beekeeper Teddy (Plemons) is a conspiracy theorist. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2026 Based in Arizona, and dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices for the next generation of moviegoers, Camelback Productions’ board also includes Supriya Rao, with Smita Mehta, MD and Jennifer Verma as partners in the company. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026 And yet, this is what a generation of moviegoers thrilled by the stylistic excess of A24 and Neon movies want from the big-screen experience. Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026 Some reluctance stems from the belief that other customers will perceive solo diners or moviegoers as sad or lonely. Peter McGraw, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moviegoer

Word History

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 17 Feb. 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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