NYT Dictionary

CINEPHILE

/ˈsɪnəˌfaɪl/
NounAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2025

Meaning

An enthusiast of films and the cinema.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French cinéphile, equivalent to cine- + -phile.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

filmaholicmovieholiccineast

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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