/ˈboʊldɪv/ BOH-l-di-v

Definitions

1. noun

the film industry of India, based in Mumbai, known for its musical and dance-oriented films

“The movie was a hit in Bollywood and went on to become a worldwide phenomenon.”

2. proper noun

the informal term for the Mumbai-based film industry of India, especially the Hindi-language film industry

“The actress has been a part of many successful films in Bollywood.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Mumbai-based film industry of India

“The film’s Bollywood-style dance numbers were a hit with the audience.”