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Hollywood

American  
[hol-ee-wood] / ˈhɒl iˌwʊd /

noun

  1. the NW part of Los Angeles, Calif.: center of the American motion-picture industry.

  2. a city in SE Florida, near Miami: seaside resort.

Hollywood British  
/ ˈhɒlɪˌwʊd /

noun

  1. a NW suburb of Los Angeles, California: centre of the American film industry. Pop: 167 664 (2000)

    1. the American film industry

    2. ( as modifier )

      a Hollywood star
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Hollywood Cultural  

  1. District of Los Angeles.

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Center of the American film industry.

Other Word Forms

  • Hollywooder noun
  • Hollywoodite noun

Example Sentences

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An open letter signed by hundreds of Hollywood heavyweights was published earlier this month opposing the deal.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Paramount, which is looking to transform itself into a Hollywood heavyweight, is backed by tech billionaire Larry Ellison and led by his son David.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Paramount’s deal has encountered significant opposition in Hollywood and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

A controversial housing and hotel complex that will stand out on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood got the go-ahead from the City Council.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"Do you think maybe Cassidy took Hollywood Heather?"

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene

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