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

The finale will also play in more than 350 movie theaters in the U.S. and Canada on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

From Los Angeles Times

And Alexandre’s movie theater, with its bloody spectacles, gets replaced by something very different: a blood bank, a monument to recovery.

From The Wall Street Journal

Today, it continues to serve as Murphy’s main residence, offering an array of extravagant amenities, including a full-size indoor bowling alley, a private movie theater, a sport court, and a glittering swimming pool.

From MarketWatch

“Wicked: For Good” gave movie theaters a much-needed boost with a smash-hit opening that Hollywood hopes will launch a strong end to a soft year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Browse our picks throughout the week for what to watch on the couch, at the movie theater or on stage.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cinema
• movie house
• multiplex