1
: of or characteristic of people in the American movie industry
the Hollywood lifestyle
2
: of or characteristic of a Hollywood film
a story with a Hollywood happy ending
Examples of Hollywood in a Sentence
Noun
an actor who has had a long career in Hollywood
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Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to
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Stars have been everywhere this week, from Eva Longoria at the Global Gift Gala in Geneva to Heidi Klum and Kacey Musgraves in N.Y.C.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2024
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Noun
Two nights later, Cummings did a stand-up set at the Hollywood Improv, performing on a stage that has hosted comedy legends such as Robin Williams, Chris Rock and Eddie Murphy.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to
Comments
Stars have been everywhere this week, from Eva Longoria at the Global Gift Gala in Geneva to Heidi Klum and Kacey Musgraves in N.Y.C.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
And Cohen and her team have created a slew of looks this season that are sure to catch the eye of Hollywood women and non-Hollywood women.
—Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2024
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“Hollywood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hollywood. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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Hollywood
geographical name
Hol·ly·wood
ˈhä-lē-ˌwu̇d 
1
section of Los Angeles, California northwest of the downtown district
Note: Hollywood is a major center of the U.S. motion-picture and television industries.
2
city in southeastern Florida north of Miami population 140,768
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