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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The movie reps the first time moviegoers will see the new Harry (McLaughlin) and Hagrid (Frost) working together on the big screen. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025 The movie was roundly rejected by critics and general audiences aren’t any warmer, with moviegoer survey firm Cinema Score polling a bad C- grade among early viewers. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025 Regular moviegoers can optimize their theater value by joining the Regal Crown Club loyalty program and earning credits to buy merchandise, movie tickets and theater upgrades. Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Aster’s film is Very Online, which was perhaps an unappealing prospect for potential moviegoers. Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 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 26 Sep. 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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