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

You could tell in her audition that she had Glinda instinctively in her, maybe not yet the Glinda you see in the movie.

From Los Angeles Times

The 1989 killings, and the televised trial that followed, have sparked documentaries, movies and television series that have made the brothers two of the most publicly recognizable convicts.

From Los Angeles Times

The inscribed stone, used as a prop in the film, has lain in the graveyard next to St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury, since the movie based on the Charles Dickens classic was released 40 years ago.

From BBC

Visual effects workers, who play a pivotal role in bringing movies and TV shows to life, have also been clamoring for change.

From Los Angeles Times

“The beauty of the story is that it really begins at the end of the movie when it goes to black and there’s that dedication,” Murphy says.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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