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Hollywood

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Hollywood

1
n
a district of Los Angeles long associated with the American film industry
2
nadj
the film industry of the United States
of or relating to the film industry in the United States
3
nadj
a flashy vulgar tone or atmosphere believed to be characteristic of the American film industry
flashy and vulgar
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Hollywood
1

n a district of Los Angeles long associated with the American film industry

Example of:
city district
a district of a town or city
2

n the film industry of the United States

Type of:
film industry, movie industry
the entertainment industries involved in producing and distributing movies

adj of or relating to the film industry in the United States

“a Hollywood actor”
3

n a flashy vulgar tone or atmosphere believed to be characteristic of the American film industry

“some people in publishing think of theirs as a glamorous medium so they copy the glitter of Hollywood
Type of:
feel, feeling, flavor, flavour, look, smell, spirit, tone
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

adj flashy and vulgar

“young white women dressed Hollywood style”
Hollywood philandering”
Synonyms
indecent
offensive to good taste especially in sexual matters
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