Picture Palace (Noun)
Meaning
A theater where films are shown.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The picture palace in our town was renowned for its Saturday matinee shows for children.
- My grandmother loved going to the local picture palace every weekend to watch the latest Hollywood releases.
- In the 1920s, picture palaces became a staple of American entertainment, drawing massive crowds with silent films.
- During the Second World War, the picture palace served as an important gathering place for the community.
- The refurbished picture palace retains its original charm and is now listed as a historical landmark.