hollywood

Everyday

1. Hollywood is an area of Los Angeles in California, USA, where many famous film studios are. tree →
2. Hollywood also means the American film industry as a whole. tree →

In the lessons

In media lessons and everyday life, Hollywood stands for big, expensive American films and film stars. The Hollywood sign on a hill and the Walk of Fame are well-known sights. It tells the reader about films and celebrities. Phrases: «Hollywood star», «a Hollywood film», «Hollywood ending» (a happy ending). Other film industries have similar names, like Bollywood (India) and Nollywood (Nigeria).

Examples

• She dreams of becoming a Hollywood star. tree →
• The Hollywood sign stands on a hill. tree →
• Hollywood makes hundreds of films every year. tree →
• We saw stars' handprints in Hollywood. tree →
• The story had a Hollywood ending — everyone was happy. tree →
• Bollywood films come from Mumbai, not Hollywood. tree →

Note

A place name, so it has a capital: Hollywood. Bollywood (Hindi films, from Bombay + Hollywood) and Nollywood (Nigeria) are named after it. «Hollywood» used as an adjective can mean glamorous or unrealistic.