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Bollywood

[ bol-ee-wood ]

noun

  1. the motion-picture industry of India, based in Bombay.


Bollywood

/ ˈbɒlɪˌwʊd /

noun

  1. informal.
    1. the Indian film industry
    2. ( as modifier )

      a Bollywood star



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Word History and Origins

Origin of Bollywood1

Blend of Bombay and Hollywood

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Bollywood1

C20: from Bo ( mbay ) + ( Ho ) llywood

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Example Sentences

I think people think that I would just wake up in the morning and do Bollywood or the waltz, things I had never done before.

Bollywood films allow for skin and sexuality, which is a big departure from the more conservative Islamic culture.

But now audiences, all-male, flock to them to watch the latest Bollywood movies.

It just happens that the biggest movie in Bollywood history is completely illogical.

The only sensible explanation is that Bollywood films are unfairly held to a lower standard.

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