Synonyms for

Cinemas

Verb / ˈsɪnʌmʌz / Another word for cinemas — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a place where movies are shown on a big screen

Synonyms & similar words

celluloid movietheater picturepalace cinema film movietheatre moviehouse theater cineplex multiplex bioscope flicks

Synonyms by register

Formal

movie theaters picture houses cinematic venues

Informal

the movies the pictures the flickers

Literary

dream palaces silver screens

Antonyms

private viewing home theater personal screening individual viewing

Common collocations

  • going to the cinemas
  • multiplex cinemas
  • independent cinemas
  • local cinemas
  • cinemas worldwide
  • art cinemas
  • cinemas and theaters
  • modern cinemas

Word family

noun cinema
adjective cinematic

Usage note

Cinemas is the plural of cinema, referring to buildings where films are shown. It is often used interchangeably with 'movie theaters'.

Example sentences

  1. The cinema was packed with people waiting to watch the latest blockbuster.
  2. I love going to the cinema to see movies on the big screen.
  3. My favorite cinema has comfortable seats and great popcorn.
  4. We decided to go to the cinema to celebrate our anniversary.
  5. The cinema played a variety of films from different genres.

Quotes

  • Going to the cinema is like returning to the womb; you sit there, still and meditative in the darkness, waiting for life to appear on the screen. - Federico Fellini
  • The cinema is an invention without a future. - Louis Lumiere
  • The cinema is a temple that demands the worship of many. - Charlie Chaplin

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