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Definition of cineplex

cineplex

/ˈsɪn.əˌplɛks/
cin · e · plex
Plural:cineplexes
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cineplex Lexical Profile

cineplex Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A large movie theater building containing multiple screens and auditoriums.

Example

"We spent Saturday night at the local cineplex watching the newest blockbuster movie."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

cimex
cincinnati
cinema
cineplex
cineraria
cinnamon
cinquefoil

Word Origin & Etymology

A portmanteau of 'cinema' and 'complex'. It was coined in the late 1970s, originally as a trademark by the Canadian theater company Cineplex Corporation, but has since become genericized.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cineplex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cineplex
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