tinseltown

noun
UK: /ˈtɪn.səl.taʊn/
US: /ˈtɪn.səl.taʊn/

  1. The film industry of Hollywood, Los Angeles, or a place that resembles it.

    1. She dreamed of making it big in Tinseltown. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many actors flock to Tinseltown hoping to become famous movie stars and enjoy the glamorous life. [ ] [ ]

  2. The characteristics, values, or culture associated with the Hollywood film industry, especially perceived superficiality or obsession with fame.

    1. He grew tired of the superficiality of Tinseltown. [ ] [ ]
    2. The small-town actress was overwhelmed by the artificiality and relentless ambition of Tinseltown. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hollywood filmland dreamland
tinseltown adjective

  1. Relating to Hollywood or the film industry, often implying superficiality or artificiality.

    1. It's a Tinseltown romance. [ ] [ ]
    2. She left her Tinseltown life behind to find something more genuine and meaningful. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tinseltown" in English means: The film industry of Hollywood, Los Angeles, or a place that resembles it., The characteristics, values, or culture associated with the Hollywood film industry, especially perceived superficiality or obsession with fame..

The phonetic transcription of "tinseltown" is /ˈtɪn.səl.taʊn/ in British English and /ˈtɪn.səl.taʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tinseltown": hollywood, filmland, dreamland.

Example usage of "tinseltown": "She dreamed of making it big in Tinseltown.". More examples on the page.