hollywood

noun
UK: /ˈhɒl.i.wʊd/
US: /ˈhɑː.li.wʊd/

  1. The film industry of the United States.

    1. She dreams of working in Hollywood one day. [ ] [ ]
    2. Hollywood's influence on global culture is undeniable, shaping trends worldwide. [ ] [ ]

  2. A district of Los Angeles, California, known for its film studios and actors.

    1. They visited Hollywood and saw the Walk of Fame. [ ] [ ]
    2. Living in Hollywood offers aspiring actors opportunities to connect with industry professionals. [ ] [ ]

  3. The characteristics associated with the American film industry, such as glamour and superficiality.

    1. The party had a real Hollywood feel to it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Critics often accuse the media of promoting a Hollywood version of reality. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tinseltown
hollywood verb

  1. To behave in a theatrical or exaggerated manner, like a Hollywood actor.

    1. Stop Hollywooding and tell me what really happened. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was Hollywooding about his minor injury, trying to get attention. [ ] [ ]
hollywood adjective

  1. Relating to the film industry or characteristic of Hollywood.

    1. That's a very Hollywood ending to the story. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie premiere was a classic Hollywood event, full of stars and glamour. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hollywood" in English means: The film industry of the United States., A district of Los Angeles, California, known for its film studios and actors., The characteristics associated with the American film industry, such as glamour and superficiality..

The phonetic transcription of "hollywood" is /ˈhɒl.i.wʊd/ in British English and /ˈhɑː.li.wʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hollywood": tinseltown.

Example usage of "hollywood": "She dreams of working in Hollywood one day.". More examples on the page.