movie theater
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of movie theater
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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More than any other director, Spielberg understands the innate power of the movie theater as a town hall — an environment where ideas can be communicated, conversations can be had, and change can begin.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
But that he’s done it with such singular style and childlike glee is enough to make the audience remember that a movie theater is a hallowed space.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
There is also a sizable home movie theater that, in a not-so-subtle nod to the property’s celebrity owner, was photographed with a video of Gomez performing flashed up on the screen.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The new company "will have every incentive to get more films into wider distribution on more movie theater screens -- it is how it will compete for audiences across the entertainment ecosystem."
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
It looked a little like a movie theater coming to life.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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