moviegoing

American  

[moo-vee-goh-ing] / ˈmu viˌgoʊ ɪŋ /

noun

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

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adjective

1. characterized by going 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

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moviegoing

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

"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

After 10 days of crazed moviegoing at the Cannes Film Festival, Times film critic Amy Nicholson and Times film editor Joshua Rothkopf are all but spent.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 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