Nickelodeon: meaning, definitions and examples

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nickelodeon

 

[ หŒnษชkษ™หˆloสŠdiษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

entertainment network

Nickelodeon is a children's television network that features a variety of programming geared primarily toward children and adolescents. Launched in 1977, it originally began as a cable channel focused on children's programming and has since expanded to include various other forms of media, including films and interactive content. The network is well-known for its animated series, live-action shows, and special events, making it a staple in children's entertainment. Nickelodeon also engages in various initiatives that foster education and creativity among young viewers.

Synonyms

children's channel, kids' network

Examples of usage

  • I watched my favorite cartoon on Nickelodeon.
  • Nickelodeon released a new series for kids.
  • The awards show was broadcasted on Nickelodeon.
  • She loves the animated shows on Nickelodeon.

Translations

Translations of the word "nickelodeon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nickelodeon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค•เฅ‡เคฒเฅ‹เคกเคฟเคฏเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nickelodeon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Nickelodeon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะั–ะบะตะปะพะดะตะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Nickelodeon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใ‚ณใƒญใƒ‡ใ‚ชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Nickelodeon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Nickelodeon

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Nickelodeon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ˆ์ผˆ๋กœ๋””์–ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŠูƒู„ูˆุฏูŠูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Nickelodeon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Nickelodeon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐผๅ…‹ๅŠณ่ฟชๆฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Nickelodeon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Nickelodeon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Nickelodeon

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Nickelodeon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Nickelodeon

Etymology

The term 'Nickelodeon' has its origins in early 20th-century America when penny arcades began incorporating motion pictures. The name combines 'nickel,' referring to the five-cent admission fee, and 'odeon,' a Greek word for a theater. As movie-going became popular, a nickelodeon referred specifically to a small theater that showcased films for a modest price. By the 1970s, the term was repurposed to denote the new children's television network Nickelodeon, which launched in 1979, marking a significant shift in children's entertainment. The network's unique approach to programming, using interactive and engaging content, played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of children's television, creating memorable characters and shows that resonated with its young audience. Today, Nickelodeon is recognized worldwide, continuing to adapt and innovate in response to changing audiences and media consumption habits.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,804, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.