Definition

A very large cinema that has many screens showing different movies at the same time.

Example

We went to the megaplex to watch the latest blockbuster films.

Conversation

Have you been to that new megaplex downtown yet?

Not yet, but I heard it's amazing with all those screens.

Yeah, I can't wait to see a movie there this weekend.

Let me know how it is; I want to check it out soon!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Megaplex → It is formed from "mega-" (from Greek "megas", meaning large or great) and "plex" (from Latin "plexus", meaning woven or interlaced). The word "megaplex" refers to a large complex, often used to describe a large movie theater with multiple screens interlaced together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mega' meaning large and 'plex' suggesting something woven together — a megaplex is a large complex of theaters.

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