plex

noun

variants or 'plex
Definition of plexnext
as in multiplex

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  1. multiplex
  2. megaplex
Noun
  • In the mid-2020s, that’s the multiplex—with Spider-Man swinging across your BMW screen, too.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
  • The rest are retrofits like my local theater — ordinary multiplex auditoriums Imax began converting in the mid-aughts, giving them somewhat bigger screens, upgraded sound, and hefty surcharges.
    — Lane Brown, Vulture, 25 July 2026
Definition of multiplex
Noun
  • The Regal Boise megaplex — formerly Edwards Cinemas — made significant improvements, including converting one of its auditoriums to IMAX.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The development group promises to transform the complex into a new entertainment megaplex.
    — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Definition of megaplex
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“Plex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plex. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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