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Definition of nickelodeon

nickelodeon

/ˌnɪk.əlˈoʊ.di.ən/
nick · el · o · de · on
Plural:nickelodeons
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nickelodeon Lexical Profile

nickelodeon Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American An early twentieth-century storefront motion-picture theater or vaudeville hall where admission cost five cents.

Example

"In the early 1900s, working-class families flocked to the neighborhood nickelodeon to watch short silent films."

2

North American A coin-operated mechanical player piano, orchestrion, or early jukebox that plays music when a nickel is inserted.

Example

"He dropped a coin into the vintage nickelodeon at the tavern, and lively ragtime music filled the room."

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• Rhymes for nickelodeon

• Nearby Words

niche
nick
nickel
nickelodeon
nickname
nicknamer
nicoise

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a blend of 'nickel' (the United States five-cent coin charged for admission) and 'odeon' (from Ancient Greek 'ōideion', meaning a roofed theater or concert hall).

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