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

Related Words

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