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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

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

Hollywood executives worry rising costs make moviegoing a pricey special occasion, while exhibitors seek more film releases from studios.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 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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