movie theater

American  

[moo-vee thee-uh-ter] / ˈmu vi ˌθi ə tər /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of movie theater

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Bill Clinton was in the White House, Titanic was packing movie theaters and a startup with a funny name, Google, was just launching.

From Los Angeles Times

You’ll likely see fewer movie theaters in large cities due to the cost of real estate.

From The Wall Street Journal

There was a movie theater and the original Canter’s Deli opened here.

From Los Angeles Times

I have run into her at my wife’s restaurant in Santa Ana, at movie theaters in Los Angeles, during online fundraisers for museums.

From Los Angeles Times

These snacks may not look like much but in any movie theater they would run you $85.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cinema
• movie house
• multiplex