Hollywood ending

noun

An outcome considered to be typical of certain movies produced in Hollywood, California, in which all desirable results are achieved, with protagonists being rewarded, antagonists being punished or destroyed, and positive sentiments (love, happiness, peace) prevailing over negative.

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Meanings

nounHollywood ending (plural Hollywood endings)

plural Hollywood endings

  1. broadcastingAn outcome considered to be typical of certain movies produced in Hollywood, California, in which all desirable results are achieved, with protagonists being rewarded, antagonists being punished or destroyed, and positive sentiments (love, happiness, peace) prevailing over negative.
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“Hollywood ending.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hollywood%20ending. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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