moviegoer — a person who regularly attends movies at theaters
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who regularly attends movies at theaters
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmuːviˌɡoʊər/
Example Sentences
- The dedicated moviegoer had watched every Marvel film on opening night.
- As a broke college student, he became a matinee moviegoer to save money.
- The veteran moviegoer could predict plot twists within the first ten minutes.
moviegoer
NOUN[/ˈmuːviˌɡoʊər/]
a person who regularly attends movies at theaters
The moviegoer settles into his seat with popcorn, eyes glued to the giant screen.
The moviegoer sinks lower, breathing slower
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound word that emerged in 1930s America as cinema became widely popular. 'Movie' (a shortened form of 'moving picture') was combined with 'goer' (one who goes) to describe patrons of movie theaters. The term naturally developed during Hollywood's Golden Age as film culture became a significant part of American leisure.
Breakdown
movie (a moving picture; film) + goer (one who goes; a person who attends). The suffix -er attached to 'go' creates the agent noun 'goer,' indicating a person who engages in the action.
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📝Examples
“The dedicated moviegoer had watched every Marvel film on opening night.”
“As a broke college student, he became a matinee moviegoer to save money.”
“The veteran moviegoer could predict plot twists within the first ten minutes.”
“She's such an obsessive moviegoer that she brings a rating notebook to every film.”
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