picture show

[ pik-cher shoh ]

noun

, Older Use.

1. a movie; motion picture.
2. a movie theater.

Word History and Origins

Origin of picture show¹

First recorded in 1865–70, in sense “exhibition of pictures” and in 1910–15 for current senses

Example Sentences

Their picture shows the galaxy NGC 5128 and its relativistic jet - beams of radiation and particles travelling close to the speed of light.

From BBC

This picture shows the moment of launch, which happened a few minutes ago.

From BBC

The picture shows a person playing a video game going from a lounging position to upright and alert.

From Seattle Times

The picture shows her on the red carpet wearing an embroidered gown complete with fauna, birds and an enormous circular armpiece.

From BBC

A picture shows the group standing by one of the cars.

From BBC

Related Words

• cinema
• flick
• footage
• motion picture
• picture
• show