Hollywood
Americannoun
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the NW part of Los Angeles, Calif.: center of the American motion-picture industry.
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a city in SE Florida, near Miami: seaside resort.
noun
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a NW suburb of Los Angeles, California: centre of the American film industry. Pop: 167 664 (2000)
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the American film industry
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( as modifier )
a Hollywood star
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Center of the American film industry.
Other Word Forms
- Hollywooder noun
- Hollywoodite noun
Example Sentences
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That definition, like many others in Hollywood, is changing fast.
From Salon
Her measured response to both her Hollywood ascension and a rainy forecast speak to her generally unfussed demeanor.
From Los Angeles Times
Blame the 2023 Hollywood strikes along with the reality that big fantasy projects take considerably more time to shoot given the elaborate sets, costumes and special effects required.
From Los Angeles Times
Over the years, Hollywood film stars such as Frank Sinatra and John Wayne, along with U.S. presidents like Teddy Roosevelt, all dined at the cafe.
From Los Angeles Times
The 120-year-old Craftsman home in the middle of the Hollywood Center Motel had survived earthquakes, flooding, riots, a murder investigation and the raucous force of the rock-n-roll era.
From Los Angeles Times
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