movie theater

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/ˈmuːvi ˌθiːətər/
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A place where people watch films on a large screen.
Practice using movie theater in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • They met outside the movie theater.
  • The movie theater is near the park.
  • This movie theater has six screens.
  • A new movie theater opened downtown.
  • We went to the movie theater.

Similar words

cinema
movie house

Meanings

Place to watch films

entertainment
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A building where people pay to watch films shown on a large screen, especially in American English.

Examples

  • We went to the movie theater.
  • The movie theater is near the park.
  • This movie theater has six screens.
  • They met outside the movie theater.
  • A new movie theater opened downtown.

Similar words

cinema
movie house

Etymology

Movie names a film, and theater names the building where people watch a performance. This is the usual spelling in American English.

FAQ

What is a movie theater?

A place where people pay to watch films on a large screen.

Is movie theater American English?

Yes. British English usually says cinema.

Do people buy tickets at a movie theater?

Usually, yes.

Can a movie theater have several screens?

Yes. Many have several rooms and screens.

Is movie theater one word?

No. It is written as two words.

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