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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.

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Etymology

Origin of moviegoing

First recorded in 1935–40; movie + going

Example Sentences

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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

A five-year grassroots campaign to spur the reopening of one of the crown jewels of moviegoing in Los Angeles is on indefinite pause following an incident at the theater Friday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

"Family moviegoing is leading the industry now and these series are a lot of the reason why."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Filmmakers and critics fretted, reasonably, that a Netflix acquisition would kill off the moviegoing experience for good, in light of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ professed antipathy toward theater-exclusive releases.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 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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