filmgoer

[ film-goh-er ]

noun

1. a person who attends motion-picture showings.

Word History and Origins

Origin of filmgoer¹

First recorded in 1915–20; film + goer

Example Sentences

Until last week it had received warm reviews from both professional critics and citizen filmgoers on various film sites.

From Washington Post

There is a certain timelessness to the way you look that really pops onscreen and is fascinating to watch as a filmgoer.

From The Daily Beast