Pronunciation

/ˈsɪnəmə/

Definitions

Noun

1. Cinema (also spelled ‘cinema’): A building where films are shown for public entertainment, typically with multiple screening rooms.

   • Synonyms: movie theater, movie house, film house, picture palace

2. Film industry or film culture: The business of making, distributing, and exhibiting films.

   • Synonyms: motion picture industry, movie industry, cinematography

Verb

• To go to the cinema: To attend a movie theater to watch a film.
  • Example: “We’re planning to go to the cinema this weekend.”

Adjective

• Cinematic: Relating to movies, film, or having a style reminiscent of cinema.
  • Example: “The cinematography in that movie was truly cinematic.”

Phrases

• “Catch a movie” means to go to the cinema to watch a film.
• “Cinema release” refers to when a film becomes available for public viewing in theaters.
• “Blockbuster cinema hit” describes a very successful film.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The local cinema was showing a new release of a highly anticipated film.”
• Verb: “I usually enjoy going to the cinema on Friday nights.”
• Adjective: “The scenery in the movie was so beautifully cinematic, it felt like stepping into a painting.”

Synonyms

• Movie theater
• Picture show
• Film screening
• Motion picture
• Screen entertainment