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

He and his wife went to a lot of movies.

From Los Angeles Times

For those who have forgotten about Deen’s massive, global reach prior to her undoing, the movie is an eye-popping reminder of celebrity ephemerality.

From Salon

"What other editor has had a book and an iconic movie made about them? You know, she's been played by Meryl Streep!"

From BBC

A dance party in the desert set at some vaguely hinted-at moment of apocalypse, the movie is something you feel, not solve.

From Los Angeles Times

"Maybe this will change gradually. But this much artistic freedom is okay to make the movie interesting," he said.

From BBC

Related Words

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