Bollywood — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbä-lē-ˌwu̇d/ Bol·ly·wood

Meaning & Definition of Bollywood

Bollywood (noun)

  1. the movie industry in India

Bollywood (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in Hollywood

    similar: Hollywood, big screen, cinema, film, filmdom, filmland, filmmaking, movie, moviemaking, pictures, screen, silver screen, showbiz, show business

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bollywood

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bollywood:

Hollywood, big screen, cinema, film, filmdom, filmland, filmmaking, movie, moviemaking, pictures, screen, silver screen, showbiz, show business

Origin & Etymology of Bollywood

Bombay (Mumbai), traditional center of the Indian film industry + Hollywood

First known use: 1969

Frequently Asked Questions about Bollywood

What does "Bollywood" mean?

"Bollywood" means the movie industry in India. As a noun, it is defined as: the movie industry in India.

What is another word for "Bollywood"?

Other words for "Bollywood" include Hollywood, big screen, cinema, film, filmdom, filmland, filmmaking and movie. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bollywood" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bollywood"?

There are 14 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bollywood". Common alternatives include Hollywood, big screen, cinema, film, filmdom, filmland, filmmaking, movie, moviemaking and pictures.

Is "Bollywood" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bollywood" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Bollywood"?

"Bollywood" is pronounced /ˈbä-lē-ˌwu̇d/ and divided into syllables as Bol·ly·wood.

What is the origin of the word "Bollywood"?

"Bollywood" comes from Bombay (Mumbai), traditional center of the Indian film industry + Hollywood. First known use: 1969.

What is another word for "Bollywood" meaning "as in Hollywood"?

When "Bollywood" (noun) means as in Hollywood, synonyms include Hollywood, big screen, cinema, film, filmdom and filmland.