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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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He marveled at their bowling alley and Dolby Atmos-equipped movie theater.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Last month, dine-in movie theater chain iPic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and said it planned to pursue a sale .

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

There is also a private gym and a movie theater found in the penthouse.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

When “The Drama” prioritizes grace over judgment in the temple of the movie theater, people will listen.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

As a matter of fact, before we even get out the door—with the two of them arm in arm, of course—I’ve decided I’m going to ditch them when we get to the movie theater.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone