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

I could watch old movies all day long, starting with "Perry Mason."

From Salon

Regardless, Moselle and Harden work with a subtle naturalistic touch that makes for a quietly sweet movie about unlikely redemption.

From New York Times

The movie is most effective in creating a rooting interest for Purdy’s character, while the maestro Nighy gets a nice juicy monologue at the end that he of course makes a meal of.

From New York Times

You can feel that whether it just be from the workers, from folks at home who are like, “There’s not as many movies or many blockbusters as I’m used to.”

From Los Angeles Times

At the end of “The Final Conflict,” the third “Omen” movie from 1981, Damien the Antichrist croaks out the words, “Nazarene, you have won ... nothing,” then collapses.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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