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Hollywood
(häl′ē wo̵od′)
- 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.
- city on the SE coast of Fla.: pop. 139,000
Origin: holly + wood
See Hollywood in American Heritage Dictionary 4
- A district of Los Angeles, California. Consolidated with Los Angeles in 1910, it has long been a film and entertainment center.
- 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
- The U.S. film industry.
- A flashy, vulgar atmosphere or tone, held to be associated with the U.S. film industry.
- Of or relating to the U.S. film industry: a Hollywood movie; a Hollywood producer.
- Flashy and vulgar: their clothes were pure Hollywood.
Origin:
Origin: After Hollywood1, California
.Related Forms:
- Holˈly·woodˌish adjective
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