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

Los Angeles has been squeezed by Hollywood’s consolidation and cost cutting in the face of changing moviegoing habits, the rise of streaming and continued cord-cutting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

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

The states highlighted the potential harm to moviegoing business by emphasizing wide-release film distribution.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

"This is prime family moviegoing season and 'Toy Story' is delivering," said industry analyst David A. Gross.

From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 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