movie theatre
Big screen building
A movie theatre is a building where films are shown on a large screen for a paying audience.
The British spelling; Americans write movie theater.
Both terms compete with cinema, which is more common in British English.
We're going to the movie theatre tonight.
Theater entrance canopy
- lobbyEntryway or influence-seeking
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- auditoriumRoom for spectators
- screenDisplay or barrier
balcony · mezzanine · stalls · aisle · entrance · exit · box office · sound system
First public performance
- franchiseLicensed business operation
- sequelContinuation of prior work
- opening nightFirst staged performance
- box officeTicket sales revenue
star-studded · red carpet · Hollywood · summer hit · tentpole · CGI · special effects · cosplay
Scheduled performance start
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
- premiereFirst public performance
- trailerPromotional film excerpt
- previewsAdvance looks at upcoming content
credits · runtime · intermission · projection · surround sound · 3D glasses · subtitles · dubbing
Ticket sales revenue
- admissionEntry or confession
- stubsRetained receipt portions
- passMove beyond or decline
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
e-ticket · QR code · seat number · aisle seat · booking · matinee pricing · senior discount · student rate
Heated grain that puffs
- butteryRich like a spread
- saltedTreated with sodium chloride
- nachosTopped tortilla chips
- sodaCarbonated soft drink
candy · hot dog · pretzel · slushie · ice cream · bucket · tub · combo meal
marquee
Theater entrance canopy
- lobbyEntryway or influence-seeking
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- auditoriumRoom for spectators
screen · balcony · mezzanine · stalls · aisle · entrance · exit · box office · sound system · seating
premiere
First public performance
- franchiseLicensed business operation
- sequelContinuation of prior work
- opening nightFirst staged performance
box office · star-studded · red carpet · Hollywood · summer hit · tentpole · CGI · special effects · cosplay · record-breaking
showtime
Scheduled performance start
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
- premiereFirst public performance
- trailerPromotional film excerpt
previews · credits · runtime · intermission · projection · surround sound · 3D glasses · subtitles · dubbing · double feature
box office
Ticket sales revenue
reservation · e-ticket · QR code · seat number · aisle seat · booking · matinee pricing · senior discount · student rate · loyalty card
popcorn
Heated grain that puffs
soda · candy · hot dog · pretzel · slushie · ice cream · bucket · tub · combo meal · overpriced
spectators
Those who observe events
moviegoers · usher · silence · applause · laughter · gasps · shushing · sold-out · packed house · empty seats
movie theatreliving room
Home's social space
home · bedroom · couch · laptop · drive-in theatre
movie theatreBroadway
Manhattan theatrical district
playhouse · stage · concert hall · opera house · stadium
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