Meaning of Hollywood in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions
  4. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɑliˌwʊd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    Hollywood

    Definitions

    1. flashy and vulgar

    Examples

    • « young white women dressed Hollywood style »
    • « Hollywood philandering »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    Hollywood

    Definitions

    1. the film industry of the United States
  3. 2. a flashy vulgar tone or atmosphere believed to be characteristic of the American film industry

    Examples

    • « some people in publishing think of theirs as a glamorous medium so they copy the glitter of Hollywood »
  4. 3. a district of Los Angeles long associated with the American film industry

  5. Qualitative Adjective

    Hollywood

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to the film industry in the United States

    Examples

    • « a Hollywood actor »

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