movie theater
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of movie theater
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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But at the movie theater, it’s the truth: Hollywood still has an interest in funding visionary stories.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
When depictions of manhood contend with the real-life environment outside the movie theater, they can help us put words to the immaterial feelings we don’t always have the time or energy to parse ourselves.
From Salon • May 27, 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
Earlier this week, movie theater chain AMC revealed its theaters will begin rolling out a new kind of immersive concert experience in June.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
It also offered horseback riding along the resort’s dirt trails, swimming in a huge outdoor pool, clay tennis courts, casino gambling, an antiques shop, and even a movie theater for the guests.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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