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

Fanning — who scored her first Oscar nomination this week for a small but critical role in “Sentimental Value” — is the kind of movie star with an almost vintage appeal: versatile, surprising and compulsively watchable.

From Salon

The movie opens with her reciting lines from a story that casts her as a brave royal determined to reclaim a baby from a goblin king.

From Salon

In traditional horror movies, fright is centered and dialogue is a backdrop.

From Los Angeles Times

The character first appeared in the 1980s classic horror film of the same name, with 12 movies being made in total, as well as novels, comic books and video games.

From BBC

The reluctant superhero then sets off on a quest to face “an unexpected and ruthless adversary,” according to the movie’s logline.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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