hollywood
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Definition
Hollywood is a district in Los Angeles, California, famous for the American film industry. It is also used to mean the world of big-budget movies, celebrities, and mainstream US entertainment in general.
Usage & Nuances
Usually treated as a proper noun and written with a capital H, though the input here is lowercase. It can mean the actual place or, more commonly, the US film industry: 'a Hollywood movie', 'Hollywood stars', 'Hollywood ending'. It often suggests glamour, fame, and commercial cinema, sometimes with a slightly critical tone.
Example Sentences
She wants to work in Hollywood one day.
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That actor became famous in Hollywood.
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We watched a Hollywood movie last night.
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He moved to LA chasing the Hollywood dream.
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The ending felt a little too Hollywood for me.
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Not every great film has to follow the Hollywood formula.
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