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Definition of megaplex

megaplex

/ˈmɛɡ.ə.plɛks/
meg · a · plex
Plural:megaplexes
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megaplex Lexical Profile

megaplex Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A huge cinema complex that contains a very large number of screens—typically 14 or more—along with extensive dining, retail, or entertainment facilities.

Example

"We decided to see the new summer blockbuster at the suburban megaplex because it offered stadium seating and an IMAX screen."

2

Any exceptionally large or extensive building complex containing multiple interconnected facilities, such as retail stores, hotels, or sports arenas.

Example

"The developers plan to construct a sprawling commercial megaplex that will include two luxury hotels and an indoor theme park."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While a multiplex refers to any cinema with multiple screens, a megaplex is distinguished by its massive scale, specifically housing 14 or more screens alongside extensive dining and entertainment amenities.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1990s as a commercial escalation of the term 'multiplex', combining the prefix 'mega-' (huge) with the abstracted suffix '-plex' (from 'complex').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Megaplex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/megaplex
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