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moviegoing

moviegoing

3.9
Relating to people going to the cinema to watch films
  • adjective
  • /ˈmuːviˌɡoʊɪŋ/
  • US
translation icon : asistencia al cine
  • That was one of the best moviegoing experiences of my life.

Examples

  • The moviegoing culture in the city has greatly improved with new cinema openings.

  • Many people enjoy the moviegoing experience as a way to relax and escape reality.

  • For enthusiasts, moviegoing is a cherished weekend tradition with friends.

Synonyms

filmgoing
vsmoviegoing
4.3

Relating to people who go to the cinema to watch films

refers to the same activity without focusing on the audience

Surface Forms

moviegoing positive

Morphology

moviegoing = movie + going (transparent) = movie + go + ing

The meaning is directly derived from the act of going to movies.

Etymology

Moviegoing combines movie (short for 'moving picture') and going ('going to a place'). So it describes things linked to the habit of going to the cinema, like a 'moviegoing' public or 'moviegoing' culture.