Hollywood

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A district in Los Angeles, California, recognised as the historic centre of the American film and entertainment industry. The term also refers metaphorically to the entire US cinema industry.

“She moved to Hollywood hoping to pursue a career in acting and filmmaking.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhɒl.i.wʊd/

Syllables

hol·ly·wood

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Synonyms

film industrycinemashowbizTinseltown

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Wordle

Proper noun with double 'L' and double 'O'; contains three 'O's total

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Scrabble

Worth 18 points; proper nouns typically not allowed, but useful pattern knowledge

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