movie

[moo-vee]

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?

movie

/ ˈmuːvɪ /

noun

1. 1. an informal word for film

   2. ( as modifier )

      movie ticket

Word History and Origins

Origin of movie¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of movie¹

C20: from _mov ( _{ing picture} ) + _-ie

Example Sentences

The opening dance routine for movie week was inspired by the film's forthcoming sequel, Wicked: For Good, which hits cinemas next month.

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In the movie “The Big Short,” there’s a scene where some of the main characters go to the S&P ratings agency and ask about how bonds get their AAA rating.

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Film buffs sit snugly in cars watching a drive-in movie, munching popcorn on a lovely recent fall night.

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The movie also helped transform California wine country into more of a tourist destination, with boutiques and fancy hotels springing up in Napa Valley, and signs advertising tastings along Sonoma’s twisty roads.

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Jay Kelly stars George Clooney as the title character - a movie star in his 60s looking back at his life and career, and re-examining how the choices he made have affected his family.

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Related Words

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