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art house

American  
[ahrt hous] / ˈɑrt ˌhaʊs /

noun

  1. a movie theater specializing in the exhibition of art films.


art house British  

noun

  1. a cinema which specializes in showing films which are not part of the commercial mainstream

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adjective

    1. of or relating to such films or a cinema which specializes in showing them

    2. ( as modifier )

      the surprise art-house hit of the season

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Etymology

Origin of art house

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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But some insiders consider the move an important and necessary reset, as hotel prices in Park City have made the festival inaccessible for struggling filmmakers and many fans, and as Hollywood reckons with a challenging box office market for the kinds of art house films that are Sundance’s bread and butter.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is a fantastic movie theater that shows great art house films you can’t find anywhere else.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a world where they live somewhere, whether it’s in small art house cinemas or whatever.

From Los Angeles Times

Hanlon agreed that niche players such as Curiosity Stream, which specializes in documentary programming, and art house film specialists Criterion Collection, can continue to chug along as the bigger players battle it out.

From Los Angeles Times

With acclaim, roles outside of the art house — such as Kane Parsons’ upcoming sci-fi horror film for A24, “The Backrooms” — and now Oscar buzz, Reinsve has also begun to navigate the choppy waters of fame, which has upended her travel schedule and reshaped her relationships.

From Los Angeles Times