Word
nickelodeon
Phoneticsnick·elodeon
US/ˌnɪkɪˈɫoʊdiən/
UK/nˌɪkɪlˈəʊdɪən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. an early type of movie theater that cost five cents to enter. These were popular in the early 1900s before modern cinemas existed.
n. an early twentieth-century movie theater charging five cents for admission, typically featuring short films or illustrated songs. Often associated with the transition from traveling shows to permanent exhibition spaces.
Examples
“People crowded into the nickelodeon to see the new short film.”
“Before the rise of grand movie palaces, the local nickelodeon was the primary source of affordable entertainment for the working class.”
“The rapid proliferation of the nickelodeon across urban centers signaled a shift in social habits, as silent films became a daily ritual for diverse immigrant populations.”
Examples
simple
“People crowded into the nickelodeon to see the new short film.”
contextual
“Before the rise of grand movie palaces, the local nickelodeon was the primary source of affordable entertainment for the working class.”
complex
“The rapid proliferation of the nickelodeon across urban centers signaled a shift in social habits, as silent films became a daily ritual for diverse immigrant populations.”
Usage
Archaic in modern contexts; primarily used when discussing the history of American cinema.
Real-World Examples
“Kiyoko herself has been performing since she was five, initially as an actor in commercials and later Disney Channel and Nickelodeon shows.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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