Definition and meaning of English word "cinema"
cinema
/ˈsɪnəmə/
How to use
The term 'cinema' is commonly used in British English, whereas in American English, 'movie theater' or simply 'theater' is more frequently employed. A notable grammatical nuance is that 'cinema' can be used as a countable noun, as in 'I went to the cinema last night,' but it can also be used in a more general sense, as in 'The cinema is a popular form of entertainment.' Learners should be cautious not to confuse 'cinema' with 'movie' or 'film,' which, although related, refer to different aspects of the medium.
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cinema
Example
The cinema is right across the street from the restaurant.
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Common phrases
- go to the cinema— go to the cinema
- cinema screen— cinema screen
- independent cinema— independent cinema
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Frequency rank: #1407 in English
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The English word "cinema" means "cinema" in English.
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