movie theater

/ˌmuvi ˌθiədər/
/ˈmuvi ˈθɪətə/
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Other forms: movie theaters

Definitions of movie theater
  1. noun
    a theater where films are shown
    synonyms: cinema, movie house, movie theatre, picture palace
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    types:
    bioscope
    a South African movie theater
    fleapit
    an old shabby movie theater
    multiplex
    a movie theater than has several different auditoriums in the same building
    type of:
    house, theater, theatre
    a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
Pronunciation
US
/ˌmuvi ˌθiədər/
UK
/ˈmuvi ˈθɪətə/
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