noun
Nickelodeon
nihk-uh-LOH-dee-n
Nickelodeon (noun) means an early 20th-century movie theatre that charged five cents for admission. Example: “Silent films first drew crowds to nickelodeons in the 1900s and 1910s.”
noun
1
An early 20th-century movie theatre that charged five cents for admission.
"Silent films first drew crowds to nickelodeons in the 1900s and 1910s."
2
A coin-operated player piano or jukebox, often loaded with extra sound effects like bells and drums.
"The saloon had an old nickelodeon in the corner that still worked."
How to use Nickelodeon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHistorically, a cheap five-cent movie house, or a coin-operated music machine.
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Etymology
From nickel (the five-cent coin) plus odeon (a Greek word for a theatre or concert hall).
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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.
