filmgoer
- noun
- /ˈfɪlmˌɡoʊər/
- The filmgoer was excited to see the premiere of the highly anticipated blockbuster.
- African filmgoers
Examples
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Filmgoers who follow stars in film media know about their stylists and favorite stores, and to which designer they are currently attached.
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Many filmgoers enjoy experiencing different genres, from action to romance.
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Any way it goes, it's going to be a very valuable resource for filmgoers.
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He's money in the bank for most filmgoers these days.
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How about it, filmgoer?
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It creates a buzz, which can make both media outlets and potential filmgoers excited about the film.
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The desperation with which filmgoers, particularly South Asians, sought tickets was remarkable.
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Twenty-five years after Staley took that flyer on Wall Street, filmgoers can make good on his suggestion and discover a story critical to their history.
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Yet it remains unusual for the average American filmgoer to be able to name the directors of more than a handful of his favorite movies, and prior to the 50s, when the "auteur theory" became fashionable, it was far less common.
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As a dedicated filmgoer, she attends the cinema every weekend to catch the latest releases.
Synonyms
A person who often goes to the cinema to watch films
A person who loves watching and talking about movies
A person who likes watching movies and often goes to the cinema
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Etymology
Filmgoer is a simple compound: film means 'movie' and goer means 'a person who goes', like in churchgoer or partygoer. So a filmgoer is someone who goes to the cinema to watch movies, often regularly.