Nickelodeon
1 synonym for Nickelodeon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An early 20th-century movie theatre that charged five cents for admission.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From nickel (the five-cent coin) plus odeon (a Greek word for a theatre or concert hall).
Full origin of Nickelodeon →Frequently asked questions
What does “Nickelodeon” mean?
The word “Nickelodeon” means an early 20th-century movie theatre that charged five cents for admission. In plain terms, historically, a cheap five-cent movie house, or a coin-operated music machine.
How do you pronounce “Nickelodeon”?
“Nickelodeon” is pronounced nihk-uh-LOH-dee-n (/ˌnɪk.əˈloʊ.di.n̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nickelodeon” in a sentence?
Here is “Nickelodeon” used in a sentence: “Silent films first drew crowds to nickelodeons in the 1900s and 1910s.”
What part of speech is “Nickelodeon”?
“Nickelodeon” is a noun.
Where does the word “Nickelodeon” come from?
The word “Nickelodeon” comes from Greek. From nickel (the five-cent coin) plus odeon (a Greek word for a theatre or concert hall).
How many meanings does “Nickelodeon” have?
“Nickelodeon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an early 20th-century movie theatre that charged five cents for admission.
