moviegoing

American  

[moo-vee-goh-ing] / ˈmu viˌgoʊ ɪŋ /

noun

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

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adjective

1. characterized by going going go to see motion pictures often.

   the moviegoing public.

Other Word Forms

• moviegoer noun

Etymology

Origin of moviegoing

First recorded in 1935–40; movie + going

Example Sentences

There are so few places left where we can feel the physical and emotional phenomena that moviegoing allows us.

From Salon

A cynic might argue that celebrities don’t want film and moviegoing as we know them to die because they don’t want to lose their source of income, and maybe that’s true for some.

From Salon

Nor should it be implied that “Sinners,” 2025’s moviegoing phenomenon, didn’t deserve an award for box office achievement.

From Salon

“The greater Los Angeles area is also home to a highly engaged AMC Stubs A-List membership base that makes theatrical moviegoing a priority,” wrote an AMC spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times

“AMC’s longstanding success in Los Angeles is driven by several factors, including the size of the market, the enthusiasm of the Hollywood community and local audiences for seeing films on the big screen, and AMC’s focus on delivering a high-quality moviegoing experience,” said a spokesperson for the theater chain in a statement to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times