movie theater

[moo-vee thee-uh-ter]

noun

1. a building or part of a building having seating for an audience and a large screen for showing movies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of movie theater¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

A private movie theater and infinity pool overlooking the city.

From Los Angeles Times

Built on the site of California’s first drive-in movie theater, the center played prominent roles in the 1995 film “Clueless” and the video for musician Tom Petty’s 1989 hit “Free Fallin’.”

From Los Angeles Times

Stitch, Superman and a flock of creepy children drew audiences to movie theaters this summer, but it wasn’t enough to jolt box office revenue past even the dreary levels reached last year.

From Los Angeles Times

Did you see “Weapons”? That was my favorite movie theater experience this summer.

From Los Angeles Times

Want to get Generation Alpha into movie theaters?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cinema 
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• multiplex