Terminology

TermDefinition
Cinema ChainA cinema exhibitor.
SiteA location, or venue, operated by a cinema chain that screens films.
ShowtimeA screening of a film at a site. Also known as a session.
Ticket TypeDifferent pricing/categories of tickets for sale for a showtime E.g.: Adult, Child, Senior Citizen
Allocated SeatingIf a Showtime has "allocated seating" the customer can select which seats they want to sit in at the time of purchase – rather than the customer choosing which seat to sit in when they enter the screen, on a first-in first-served basis.