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filmgoer

American  
[film-goh-er] / ˈfɪlmˌgoʊ ər /

noun

  1. a person who attends motion-picture showings.


Etymology

Origin of filmgoer

First recorded in 1915–20; film + goer

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Thus the differentiation in relationship the filmgoer may see in the lower-case dame portion of Smith’s career and image, and her aristocracy era.

From Salon Oct. 1, 2024

Nolan argued that his passion for how his movies are made and displayed was justified by their influence over the viewer’s ultimate experience, even if the average filmgoer might not consciously register the difference.

From New York Times Jul. 17, 2023

It’s also super-chill; one filmgoer ordered Domino’s pizza delivered to the house before a recent screening of “Sense and Sensibility.”

From Washington Post Jul. 10, 2019

Whether they're pretending to be them or plotting how to defeat them, a gamer has a far more intimate relationship with their beloved characters than all but the most fanatical filmgoer.

From BBC May 1, 2019

I just make them and then when I’m done with them I’m just a filmgoer like I always am.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 22, 2017

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