movie theater
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of movie theater
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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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
In his free time, Rudisill can often be found at the local movie theater.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
“Restaurants are a place people come together — just like a movie theater for a great film,” Breier said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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
Perhaps Bo’s story about all his friends living together in a movie theater had just been a fantasy after all, nothing more.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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