cinema
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Tyree, a professor of cinema at Virginia Commonwealth University and the editor in chief of Film Quarterly, "popular movies always are reflecting these social anxieties of the day."
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
Clayface first appeared in DC comics in 1940 as a Batman villain, however the character has never been adapted for cinema, until now, and it is the first major studio movie role for Rhys Harries.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
The Prince Charles cinema in Leicester Square has been saved from potential closure after signing a 25-year lease.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Skydance-owned Paramount Pictures has taken over the lease for the Bay Theater in Pacific Palisades and intends to reopen the cinema, which has been closed since the January 2025 Palisades fire last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
“Comb your hair and wipe off the makeup. The kohl has run down on your cheeks. I’ll say something we ate in the cinema made you sick.”
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
![]()
Many of the theaters, cinemas and concert halls that once pumped life into the capital have shuttered or drastically reduced their offerings.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Some of the old cinemas have been restored and renovated, and the single-screen experience still has its devotees.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
His photographs capture not only the movie houses but their ornate facades and decay -- a record of a cultural landscape disappearing as cinemas are demolished, converted into multiplexes or left to crumble.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Nine years later, the film - The Lost Children of Tuam - is now in cinemas.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Your mind is your house and if you fill it with rubbish from the cinemas it will rot in your head.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing cinema
And the Oscar Goes to... Award-worthy Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Academy Awards, List 6
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocab for July 17–July 23, 2021
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word