nickelodeon

[ nik-uh-loh-dee-uhn ]

noun

1. an early movie theater where a film or a variety show could be seen, usually for the admission price of a nickel.
2. an early jukebox that was operated by inserting nickels.

nickelodeon

/ ˌnɪkəˈləʊdɪən /

noun

1. an early form of jukebox
2. (formerly) a cinema charging five cents for admission
3. (formerly) a Pianola, esp one operated by inserting a five-cent piece

Word History and Origins

Origin of nickelodeon¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1885–90; nickel (in the sense of “coin”) + (mel)odeon

Word History and Origins

Origin of nickelodeon¹

C20: from nickel + ( mel ) odeon

Example Sentences

Nickelodeon did not return a request for comment for this story.

From The Daily Beast

“Nickelodeon was nothing short of amazing to work for, and they had their watchful eye on us all,” he said.

From The Daily Beast

There are a number of reasons to be concerned about the former Nickelodeon star.

From The Daily Beast

There was a time when Bynes, more so than any of her Disney Channel/Nickelodeon peers, seemed like the Next Great Comedic Actress.

From The Daily Beast

Paramount wanted to develop the project under its Nickelodeon banner, which had just released the Rugrats movie.

From The Daily Beast

They conduct a silly nickelodeon romance while Carthage rolls on toward her doom.

From Project Gutenberg

To them the nickelodeon seems to make a special appeal since it offers the variety they crave after long days in the mill.

From Project Gutenberg

Moving pictures and the nickelodeon have had their day, and are now passing.

From Project Gutenberg