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moviegoing

moviegoing

1 3.9
Relating to people going to the cinema to watch films
  • adjective
  • /ˈmuːviˌɡoʊɪŋ/
  • US
: 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
1 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.