Meaning of the word nickelodeon in English

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nickelodeon

US /ˌnɪk.əlˈoʊ.di.ən/
UK /ˌnɪk.əlˈəʊ.di.ən/

Noun

an early motion-picture theater where a film or a program of films could be seen for a nickel

Example:
In the early 20th century, going to a nickelodeon was a popular form of entertainment.
The old building was once a bustling nickelodeon.

Trademark

a popular American cable television network primarily aimed at children and adolescents

Example:
Many classic cartoons from the 90s aired on Nickelodeon.
My kids love watching shows on Nickelodeon.