roxy

/ˈroʊksi/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a girl’s name, also a shortened form of Roxanna or Roxie

“Her name tag read ‘Roxy’ on the conference attendee list.”

2. noun

a cinema, especially in the UK, where a single screen is used for showing films to a seated audience

“We went to the local Roxy to catch the new Marvel movie.”

3. adjective

having a reddish-brown color, like the gemstone ruby

“The roxy sunset cast a beautiful glow across the landscape.”

Synonyms

  • Roxanna
  • Roxie
  • cinema

Antonyms

  • stage
  • theater