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movie theater

[ ˈmuːvi ˈθiːətər ]

Noun

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entertainment

A movie theater is a place where people go to watch films on a big screen. It typically has rows of seats facing the screen, and the audience pays for tickets to see the movie. Movie theaters often offer snacks and drinks for purchase.

Synonyms

cinema, film theater, movie house.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
movie theater	Commonly used in American English to refer to places where movies are shown to the public. We're going to the movie theater tonight to watch the new superhero film. The movie theater downtown has the best popcorn.
cinema	Commonly used in British English and often refers to the art of movie-making as well as the place where movies are shown. I love going to the cinema on weekends. The new cinema in town has very comfortable seats.
movie house	Sounds a bit old-fashioned and might be used nostalgically or in historical contexts. Back in the day, the old movie house was the town's main attraction. The vintage movie house has been converted into a community center.
film theater	Less common and can sound more formal or old-fashioned. It conveys the same meaning as 'movie theater' but might be used for specific or classic film showings. The film theater is showing a series of classic noir films this month. We have a film theater at the art center that features independent films.

Examples of usage

I love going to the movie theater to see the latest blockbusters.
We decided to go to the movie theater for a fun night out.

Translations

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

🇵🇹 cinema

🇮🇳 सिनेमा हॉल

🇩🇪 Kino

🇮🇩 bioskop

🇺🇦 кінотеатр

🇵🇱 kino

🇯🇵 映画館 (えいがかん)

🇫🇷 cinéma

🇪🇸 cine

🇹🇷 sinema

🇰🇷 영화관 (yeonghwagwan)

🇸🇦 سينما

🇨🇿 kino

🇸🇰 kino

🇨🇳 电影院 (diànyǐngyuàn)

🇸🇮 kino

🇮🇸 kvikmyndahús

🇰🇿 кинотеатр

🇬🇪 კინოთეატრი (kinoteatri)

🇦🇿 kino

🇲🇽 cine

Etymology

The concept of the movie theater dates back to the late 19th century when the first public screening of films took place. Since then, movie theaters have evolved to become popular entertainment venues where people gather to watch films together. The experience of going to the movies has become a cherished pastime for many, with the movie theater industry playing a significant role in the cultural landscape.