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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 Cinerama Dome news comes on the heels of a strong summer of moviegoing, as audiences have been flocking to theaters to see movies such as “The Odyssey,” “Toy Story 5,” “Backrooms” and “Obsession.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

"Family moviegoing has been leading the industry since it came roaring back from the pandemic in 2023," Gross added.

From Barron's Jun. 21, 2026

To be both fair and perfectly clear, enjoying “Obsession” isn’t a stain on someone’s intellect or an indication of their moviegoing acumen.

From Salon Jun. 4, 2026

This was an era of moviegoing when premieres were essential to a movie’s box office success, drawing substantial marketing opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 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 Moore, Ward

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