movie theater
Americannoun
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movie theaters
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of movie theater
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Inside Billy’s private movie theater, the projector beams down on the back of Anderson’s head like that infamous Nicole Kidman AMC promo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Students get access to the amenities at St. Camillus, which include a gym, swimming pool, movie theater, restaurants and lounges, and a pub.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Major Hollywood unions and movie theater owners have raised red flags about the deal, saying it will reduce competition and lead to significant job losses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The CEO of movie theater chain AMC, Adam Aron, posted -- and then deleted -- a lengthy account of the proceedings on X.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
They also weren’t allowed in the drugstore or the movie theater or the A&P or the Tasti-Lunch Diner.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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