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

Studios are making fewer movies and shows than they did a few years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal

Studios are making fewer movies and shows than they did just a few years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mattel has also set its sights on major movies, recently partnering with Netflix to make toys inspired by the breakout success “KPop Demon Hunters,” which the company expects will boost doll sales.

From Los Angeles Times

Hollywood studios are making significantly fewer movies and television shows than they did just a few years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal

The answer is just about any recent horror movie you can think of — and the one playing in the next theater over, too.

From Salon

Related Words

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