nickelodeon

[ nik-uh-loh-dee-uh n ]

/ ˌnɪk əˈloʊ di ən /

noun

an early motion-picture theater where a film or a variety show could be seen, usually for the admission price of a nickel.

an early jukebox that was operated by inserting nickels.

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Origin of nickelodeon

1885–90, Americanism; nickel (in the sense of “coin”) + (mel)odeon

Words nearby nickelodeon

nickelic, nickelic oxide, nickeliferous, nickeline, nickelize, nickelodeon, nickelous, nickeltype, nicker, nicking, nicklaus

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Example sentences from the Web for nickelodeon

Nickelodeon did not return a request for comment for this story.
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“Nickelodeon was nothing short of amazing to work for, and they had their watchful eye on us all,” he said.
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There are a number of reasons to be concerned about the former Nickelodeon star.
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Nickelodeon is worth $17 billion, for instance, while the Cartoon Network is valued at only $3.4 billion.
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To them the nickelodeon seems to make a special appeal since it offers the variety they crave after long days in the mill.
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Moving pictures and the nickelodeon have had their day, and are now passing.
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British Dictionary definitions for nickelodeon

nickelodeon

/ (ˌnɪkəˈləʊdɪən) /

noun US

an early form of jukebox

(formerly) a cinema charging five cents for admission

(formerly) a Pianola, esp one operated by inserting a five-cent piece

Word Origin for nickelodeon

C20: from nickel + (mel) odeon

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