cinema
/ˈsɪn.ə.mə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cinemas
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A movie theatre, a movie house.
Noun
Examples
The cinema is right across the street from the restaurant.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Films collectively.
Noun
Examples
Despite the critics, he produced excellent cinema.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cinema” mean?
A movie theatre, a movie house.
Is “cinema” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.