cine
or cin·é
[ sin-ee, sin-ey ]
/ ˈsɪn i, ˈsɪn eɪ /
noun
a film; movie.
a movie theater: I was surprised to run into Charlie at the cine—I thought he didn't like art films.
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Origin of cine
First recorded in 1895–1900; short for cinema
Words nearby cine
Definition for cine (2 of 2)
cine-
a combining form meaning “motion picture,” used in the formation of compound words: cineradiograph.
Origin of cine-
Extracted from cinema
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Example sentences from the Web for cine
But I recollect finding him cine day studying a high wall (of the old Oratory Church, since pulled down).
Shandygaff|Christopher MorleyPis′ciform, in shape like a fish: having the form of a fish; Pis′cine, pertaining to fishes; Pisciv′orous, feeding on fishes.
British Dictionary definitions for cine
cine-
combining form
indicating motion picture or cinemacine camera; cinephotography
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Medical definitions for cine
cine-
pref.
Motion picture:cineangiography.
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