moviedom

[ moo-vee-duhm ]

noun

1. filmdom.

Word History and Origins

Origin of moviedom¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; movie + -dom

Example Sentences

This particular briefcase contains another of moviedom’s great whatsits, one of those mysteries that, like knowledge itself, some people have, others are desperate to obtain and still others eventually regret having.

From New York Times

Its domain has been, well, the Pacific Ocean, but also the more popcorn-chomping realm of moviedom.

From Seattle Times

A two-hander opposite David Duchovny, it distills moviedom conventions and plays with a different emotional palette; Ryan grappling with her own cinematic brand.

From New York Times

Outside the Beverly Hills Hotel, which houses the Polo Lounge, change is washing through moviedom with terrifying speed.

From New York Times

The newest additions to the National Film Registry — that annual, ever-fascinating time capsule of moviedom — have just been announced.

From Washington Post