movie theater
noun
a building or part of a building having seating for an audience and a large screen for showing movies.
movie theaters
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pluralof movie theater.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"I'm a Hollywood kid. I was raised on a television, and movie theaters were my place of worship," Wyle told the audience.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The prospect of seeing romantically involved stars on screen has drawn audiences to movie theaters in the past—especially if there are rumors of an affair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
That is part of the challenge for movie theaters: A premium label does not always guarantee the same experience.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
They starred in 16 films, bringing their boisterous bromance to capacity-crowd movie theaters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
I normally brought one to movie theaters in case I got cold, so Mom wouldn’t find that weird.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
