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

Before the screening, Rachel Mason, a close friend of Hutchins who filmed a documentary about the making of Rust, recalled how difficult it was to complete the movie with all the controversy surrounding it.

From BBC

The highs are most frequently supplied by the film’s magnificent musical numbers, which boast the stellar choreography typical of Chu’s work while highlighting the movie’s meticulous production design and practical set pieces.

From Salon

That’s partly what drew him to holiday movies like “The Merry Gentlemen” and Hallmark’s “Write Before Christmas,” “Love in Winterland” and “Road to Christmas.”

From Los Angeles Times

Finally, indulge me in this deep cut for one of the year’s best movies, Payal Kapadia’s evocative “All We Imagine as Light,” winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes.

From Los Angeles Times

He said, ‘This is the theme that will hook people in, and then they will come again to the movie for the other layers.’

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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