Movie house: meaning, definitions and examples

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movie house

 

[ หˆmuหvi haสŠs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

entertainment

A movie house is a place where people go to watch films on a big screen. These establishments typically have multiple theaters showing different movies at the same time.

Synonyms

cinema, movie theater, theater.

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Word Description / Examples
movie house

Though less common, it's a traditional term often used to describe a place where movies are shown. This term isn't specific to any culture or region but is generally understood in English-speaking countries.

  • The old movie house downtown has a special retro film night every Friday
cinema

Frequently used in British English, 'cinema' is a more formal term. It's suitable for both casual and formal settings and is often preferred in written English.

  • We went to the cinema to watch the latest blockbuster
theater

While it can refer to a place showing movies, 'theater' more often refers to venues for live performances such as plays and musicals. The context usually clarifies which type of theater is being discussed.

  • The local theater is showing a classic movie marathon all weekend
movie theater

Commonly used in American English, 'movie theater' is the standard term. It can be used in most situations, both casual and formal, and refers to a place where movies are shown.

  • Let's meet at the movie theater at 7 PM for the new release

Examples of usage

  • People enjoy going to the movie house on weekends.
  • We decided to go to the movie house to watch the latest release.

Translations

Translations of the word "movie house" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cinema

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคจเฅ‡เคฎเคพ เคนเฅ‰เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bioskop

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะฝะพั‚ะตะฐั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kino

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜ ็”ป้คจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cinรฉma

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cine

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sinema

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ํ™”๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠู†ู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kino

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kino

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ตๅฝฑ้™ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรญรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะธะฝะพั‚ะตะฐั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kino

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cine

Etymology

The term 'movie house' originated in the early 20th century when the film industry was still in its infancy. These establishments were originally known as 'nickelodeons' due to the low cost of admission. Over time, the term 'movie house' became more popular as the film industry grew and developed. Today, movie houses are a common form of entertainment around the world, providing people with the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of films on the big screen.