movie

American  

[moo-vee] / ˈmu vi /

noun

1. a sequence of consecutive still images recorded in a series to be viewed on a screen in such rapid succession as to give the illusion of natural movement; motion picture.

2. a story, event, or the like, presented in this form.

3. movies,

   1. Usually the movies the movie industry.

      The movies use MPA ratings to inform patrons about content that may not be suitable for certain audiences.

   2. all movies as a group, or a specific category of movies, considered as a genre.

      gangster movies.

   3. the exhibition of movies.

      an evening at the movies.

   4. Often the movies a movie theater.

      Is there anything good playing at the movies on Main Street?

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movie British  

/ ˈmuːvɪ /

noun

1. 1. an informal word for film

   2. ( as modifier )

      movie ticket

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Etymology

Origin of movie

First recorded in 1905–10; mov(ing picture) + -ie

Example Sentences

I almost did a movie with Ridley Scott a couple of times.

From Los Angeles Times

For her family, for the movies she was yet to make, for her general presence in our lives.

From Los Angeles Times

It could be a movie, a director, or some rising star or just anything that you hope once they read those nominations that morning, you’re gonna hear.

From Los Angeles Times

"That was the type of stuff you write in movies and no man deserves it more than him."

From BBC

In the movie Wall Street, stockbroker Bud Fox told his client: “You once told me, don’t get emotional about stock, Gordon. Don’t.”

From Barron's

Related Words

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