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megaplex

megaplex

3 4.9
A very large place with shops, restaurants, and many things to do for visitors
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛɡəˌplɛks/
  • US
translation icon : megacomplejo
  • Have you visited the megaplex near the mall?

Examples

  • Families spent the entire day exploring the attractions at the city's largest megaplex.

  • Families love visiting the megaplex because it offers fun activities for everyone.

  • The new megaplex downtown features a skating rink, restaurants, and a dozen movie screens.

  • A concert at the megaplex can draw thousands of people from across the region.

  • The new megaplex opened downtown last week.

  • The new megaplex features multiple movie theaters and a range of dining options.

  • We decided to go to the megaplex this weekend to see the latest blockbuster film.

Synonyms

multiplex
vsmegaplex
  • Specialized
7 4.1

A cinema with several screens that shows different films at the same time

is larger in scope and includes varied attractions beyond film auditoriums
cineplex
vsmegaplex
  • US
2 3.4

A large movie theater with many screens showing different films at the same time

includes many different attractions and facilities beyond just film screens

How Big

megaplex
  • US
3 4.9
complex
209 4.2
mall
  • US
545 1.0
center
  • US
∞ 1.0
venue
237 3.5

Surface Forms

megaplex singular
megaplexes plural

Morphology

megaplex = mega + plex

The prefix mega- is clear, but plex is a specialized clipped element not readily recoverable for an average B1 learner, so the full meaning is only partly predictable.

Etymology

The word megaplex joins mega-, which means 'large', with plex from complex, which means 'many connected parts', so imagine a very big place made of many parts. That's why a megaplex is a very large complex with many attractions like skating rinks, restaurants, and shops.