cine

or cin·é

[ sin-ee, sin-ey ]

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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.

Origin of cine

First recorded in 1895–1900; short for cinema

Other definitions 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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How to use cine in a sentence

The Portuguese frigate cine captured by the Algerines, after a smart action.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel Munsell
Pis′ciform, in shape like a fish: having the form of a fish; Pis′cine, pertaining to fishes; Pisciv′orous, feeding on fishes.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) | Various
But I recollect finding him cine day studying a high wall (of the old Oratory Church, since pulled down).
Shandygaff | Christopher Morley
Ef I could be there, de chile should hab a sweat, sure; but dis med'cine'll hev to answer!
Culm Rock | Glance Gaylord
Dis bottle's de med'cine, an' de chile is to hab a teaspoonful ebery half an hour.
Culm Rock | Glance Gaylord

British Dictionary definitions for cine-

cine-

combining form

indicating motion picture or cinema: cine camera; cinephotography

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