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movie theater

[moo-vee thee-uh-ter] / ˈmu vi ˌθi ə tər /
NOUN
place where movies are shown
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cinema movie house multiplex
WEAK
circuit theater dream palace drive-in movie drive-in theater film theater fleapit grind house motion-picture theater movie palace picture house picture palace picture show picture theater revival house

Example Sentences

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The new company "will have every incentive to get more films into wider distribution on more movie theater screens -- it is how it will compete for audiences across the entertainment ecosystem."

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The movie theater chain is partnering with live entertainment company, Arena One, to bring this technology to 89 markets across the country.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

According to his lawsuit, he was in the lobby of the movie theater when Pinkett Smith approached him with about seven members of her entourage and threatened him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Among the amenities included in the home are a mini-golf course, a wet bar, a lagoon-style pool, and a movie theater, everything an A-list star could need to live the high life.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Instead of the Vets, we sometimes went to the movie theater.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez