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

However, there is no way to consider any movie sequel to be completely divorced from previous chapters’ racial optics.

From Salon

But the movie stays in that postcard allure, never quite edging its earnest expressions of desire and anxiety into anything more stakes-driven or detailed, the way a love letter might rattle and console simultaneously.

From Los Angeles Times

If this were a mob movie, all sorts of nefarious thoughts would come to mind.

From Salon

After 52 episodes and three movies, the world of “Downton Abbey” is coming to a heartwarming conclusion — for now, at least.

From Los Angeles Times

“We talked about her a lot on this last movie,” Dockery says.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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