moviehouses
nounUK /ˈmuːviˌhaʊzɪz/
US /ˈmuːviˌhaʊzɪz/
Moviehouses are places where people go to watch movies on a big screen.
The old moviehouses downtown still show classic films on weekends.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Buildings that were originally designed and used as cinemas.
Several historic moviehouses have been converted into shops and restaurants.
3. Companies or chains that operate cinemas.
The two biggest moviehouses in the country control most of the screens.
4. Places where films are shown, especially large or old-fashioned ones.
Fans of vintage architecture love touring the city's grand moviehouses.