megaplex
noun
mega·plex
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Definition of megaplex
: a large multiplex typically housing 16 or more movie theaters
Examples of megaplex in a Sentence
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Observers have noted that Kroenke’s attention over the past several years has been overwhelmingly devoted to his new $5 billion LA Rams sports-megaplex — Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park. — Mark Goodman, The Denver Post, "Backpass: Is there a path to pro women’s soccer in Colorado?," 12 July 2019 Fireworks aren’t just exploding in the sky this holiday weekend; From superhero blockbusters to critical darlings, sparks are flying at the megaplex, too. — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, "From Spider-Man to Midsommar, 10 movies to see this Fourth of July weekend," 5 July 2019 On the north end of Castle Rock, the 166-acre Promenade at Castle Rock retail megaplex is about 70 percent built out four years after getting started, according to Bill Detweiler, the town’s director of development services. — Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, "As Castle Rock looks to evolve beyond a bedroom community, the old town dump will be key," 13 June 2019 The Broad Where the city's other museums often play out like indie theaters or revival cinemas, the Broad is the megaplex that shows only tentpole action features. — Maxwell Williams, Condé Nast Traveler, "20 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles," 1 Mar. 2018 At Kendall Square, Coolidge Corner, megaplexes in Boston and suburbs. — Ty Burr, BostonGlobe.com, "‘Ocean’s 8’ is a different take on the bling ring," 6 June 2018 At megaplexes in Boston, suburbs; Jordan’s Furniture IMAX in Natick and Reading. 119 minutes. — Ty Burr, BostonGlobe.com, "Biting one-liners are a hallmark of Deadpool’s return," 16 May 2018 Esparza is erecting megaplex movie theaters in rural Latino areas in California. — Russell Contreras, The Christian Science Monitor, "Latino movie producer builds theaters in low-income California towns," 4 June 2018 At megaplexes in Boston, suburbs; Jordan’s Furniture IMAX 3D in Reading and Natick. — Ty Burr, BostonGlobe.com, "‘Solo’ turns an iconic character’s backstory into a decent B-movie," 22 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'megaplex.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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megaplex
noun
English Language Learners Definition of megaplex
US
: a large building that contains many movie theaters
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