What is another word for motion-picture theaters?
Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊʃənpˈɪkt͡ʃə θˈi͡ətəz] (IPA) 
Motion-picture theaters, commonly known as movie theaters, are places where people go to watch films on a big screen. There are various synonyms for the term "motion-picture theaters," from the formal "cinema," which is used in British English, to the more colloquial "picture house" and "flicks." Some other common synonyms include "movie house," "movie palace," "picture theater," "film theater," and "cinematheque." Each word carries its own connotation and shades of meaning, depending on the era and the location. Whatever the name, the shared experience of sitting in a darkened theater and watching a movie on a big screen remains an enduring cultural force.
