Meaning of Hollywood | Babel Free
ˈhɒ.li.wʊdDefinitions
- A waxing practice that removes all of the pubic hair, unlike a Brazilian which leaves a small strip behind.
- A neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California, known as the center of the American motion picture industry.
- The American motion picture industry, regardless of location.
- Other places in the United States:
- A town in Jackson County, Alabama.
- A neighborhood and historic district in Homewood, Jefferson County, Alabama.
- A city in Broward County, Florida.
- An unincorporated community in Habersham County, Georgia.
- An unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland, named for a large holly tree.
- An unincorporated community and township in Carver County, Minnesota.
- An unincorporated community in Tunica County, Mississippi.
- An unincorporated community in Dunklin County, Missouri.
- A neighborhood of Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico.
- A neighborhood in north-east Portland, Oregon.
- A neighborhood of Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- An unincorporated community in Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- A town in Charleston County, South Carolina.
- A neighborhood in north Memphis, Tennessee.
- An unincorporated community in Appomattox County, Virginia.
- An unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- An unincorporated community in Monroe County, West Virginia.
- Former name of MacArthur, West Virginia.
- A village in west County Wicklow, Ireland.
- A village in Wythall parish, Bromsgrove district, Worcestershire, England (OS grid ref SP0877).
- A barangay of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
- A nickname for someone involved with the film industry or celebrity culture.
- A surname
Equivalents
Examples
“Even without hovering drones, a lurking assassin, a thumping score⟳ and a denouement, the real-life story of Edward Snowden, a rogue spy on the run⟳, could be straight out of the cinema. But, as with Hollywood, the subplots and exotic locations may distract from the real message: America’s discomfort and its foes’ glee.”
“Thinly-veiled homophobia – this time in early-2000s Hollywood – made Brokeback Mountain an immense challenge⟳ for Ossana and her fellow producer James Schamus.”
“FLL is located between Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood.”
“If you ask⟳ the woman who does your waxing she will tell⟳ you that everyone is asking for Brazilians or Hollywoods, including Gwyneth Paltrow […]”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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