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Definitions

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

It was designed by movie theater architect George Nowak, who also designed the Writers Guild Theater.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Earlier this week, movie theater chain AMC revealed its theaters will begin rolling out a new kind of immersive concert experience in June.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Multiple buildings stand on the property, including three separate guesthouses, a 5,500-square-foot movie theater with a stage, several barns, animal shelter facilities, corrals, and a maintenance shop.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

They’re in front of the abandoned Laguna movie theater.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman