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cinema

1 of 1noun
/ˈsɪnəmə/
Forms:cinemas
1

a building where films are shown

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  • I love the smell of popcorn at the cinema.
  • I prefer watching action films at the cinema rather than at home.
  • I saw the new superhero movie at the cinema.
  • The cinema near my house shows classic films every Thursday.
  • They're building a new cinema in the city center.
2

the film industry, encompassing the production, distribution, and exhibition of movies

  • She has worked in the cinema for over two decades, producing numerous blockbuster films.
  • The cinema has undergone significant changes with the advent of digital technology.
  • Many aspiring actors dream of making it big in the cinema.
  • The cinema faced unprecedented challenges during the global pandemic.
  • His contributions to the cinema have been recognized with several prestigious awards.
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