Hollywood

(hälē wo̵od′)

  1. section of Los Angeles, Calif., once the site of many U.S. film studios; hence, the U.S. film industry or its life, world, etc.
  2. city on the SE coast of Fla.: pop. 139,000

Origin: holly + wood

See Hollywood in American Heritage Dictionary 4

  1. A district of Los Angeles, California. Consolidated with Los Angeles in 1910, it has long been a film and entertainment center.
  2. A city of southeast Florida on the Atlantic Ocean north of Miami Beach. It is a resort and retirement community with varied light industries. Population: 146,000.

noun
  1. The U.S. film industry.
  2. A flashy, vulgar atmosphere or tone, held to be associated with the U.S. film industry.
adjective
  1. Of or relating to the U.S. film industry: a Hollywood movie; a Hollywood producer.
  2. Flashy and vulgar: their clothes were pure Hollywood.

Origin:

Origin: After Hollywood1, California

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Related Forms:

  • Holˈly·woodˌish adjective

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