Filmgoing

/ˈfɪlmɡoʊɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The activity or habit of watching films, especially in movie theaters.

Etymology

Gerund form of 'filmgo' (to go to films), combining 'film' with the -ing suffix indicating a continuous activity or practice.

Kelly Says

Filmgoing became a major social activity in the 20th century—entire suburban cultures emerged around it, with drive-in theaters becoming hangout spots for teenagers in the 1950s.

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