art house

[ ahrt hous ]

noun

1. a movie theater specializing in the exhibition of art films.

art house

noun

1. a cinema which specializes in showing films which are not part of the commercial mainstream

adjective

1. 1. of or relating to such films or a cinema which specializes in showing them
   2. ( as modifier )

      the surprise art-house hit of the season

Word History and Origins

Origin of art house¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

This week, an assortment of Crump’s lesser-known personal work will be on display at West Hollywood gallery Song-Word Art House.

From Los Angeles Times

But the acclaimed filmmaker behind pictures such as “Tangerine,” “The Florida Project” and “Red Rocket” is also among the great champions of the art house theater experience.

From Los Angeles Times

Nothing in “The Universal Theory” is going to blow your mind, but as it plays its fastidiously crafted notes of conspiracy and chaos, you’ll know the idiosyncrasies of the art house are alive and well.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking at a Southwark Council licensing meeting, Mr Burke said the venue would give visitors "access to art house and independent film".

From BBC

Audiences also tune out when the academy voters celebrate smaller art house films not widely known to the broader TV audience.

From Los Angeles Times