Meaning of Hollywood in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhɑliˌwʊd/

   US accent

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1. Classifying Adjective

   Hollywood

   Definitions

   1. flashy and vulgar

   Examples

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

   Synonyms

   • indecent

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 »