cine

¹

or cin·é

[ sin-ee, sin-ey ]

noun

1. a film; movie.
2. a movie theater:

   I was surprised to run into Charlie at the cine—I thought he didn't like art films.

cine-

²

1. a combining form meaning “motion picture,” used in the formation of compound words:

   cineradiograph.

cine-

combining_form

1. indicating motion picture or cinema

   cine camera

   cinephotography

Word History and Origins

Origin of cine¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; short for cinema

Origin of cine²

Extracted from cinema

Example Sentences

The Portuguese frigate Cine captured by the Algerines, after a smart action.

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Pis′ciform, in shape like a fish: having the form of a fish; Pis′cine, pertaining to fishes; Pisciv′orous, feeding on fishes.

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But I recollect finding him cine day studying a high wall (of the old Oratory Church, since pulled down).

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Ef I could be there, de chile should hab a sweat, sure; but dis med'cine'll hev to answer!

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Dis bottle's de med'cine, an' de chile is to hab a teaspoonful ebery half an hour.

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Related Words

• cinema
• feature
• film
• flick
• motion picture
• picture
• show
• videotape