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Bollywood

[ bol-ee-woo d ]

/ ˈbɒl iˌwʊd /

noun

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

Origin of Bollywood

blend of Bombay and Hollywood

Example sentences from the Web for bollywood

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.

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

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

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

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Sometimes the two work symbiotically—a number of Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan promote skin lighteners in print and on TV.

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British Dictionary definitions for bollywood

Bollywood

/ (ˈbɒlɪˌwʊd) /

noun

informal

the Indian film industry
(as modifier)a Bollywood star

Word Origin for Bollywood

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