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moviegoing

American  
[moo-vee-goh-ing] / ˈmu viˌgoʊ ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the practice or act of going to see motion pictures.


adjective

  1. characterized by going to see motion pictures often.

    the moviegoing public.

Other Word Forms


Etymology

Origin of moviegoing

First recorded in 1935–40; movie + going


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The restoration of “The Devils” and its massively effusive response point to a robust new era in moviegoing.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

The exhibition of more than 180 objects unfolds over three floors, with the first bringing us into the early moviegoing experience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

In fact, the 18-to-29 age group is the top moviegoing demographic, according to a Pew Research Center poll in March.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

Sony said the renovations will honor “its historic legacy and singular moviegoing experience,” leaving the iconic red and blue exterior lettering intact.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

The victory over the grass became a victory over Miss Francis; of the ordinary gumchewing moviegoing maninthestreet over the pretentious highbrow.

From Greener Than You Think by Ward Moore

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