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nickelodeon
[ nik-uh-loh-dee-uhn ]
/ ˌnɪk əˈloʊ di ən /
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noun
an early movie 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
An Americanism first recorded in 1885–90; nickel (in the sense of “coin”) + (mel)odeon
Words nearby nickelodeon
nickelic, nickelic oxide, nickeliferous, nickeline, nickelize, nickelodeon, nickelous, nickel oxide, nickel plate, nickel silver, nickel steel
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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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