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.
a story, event, or the like, presented in this form.
movies,
Usually the movies .the movie industry: The movies use MPAA ratings to inform patrons about content that may not be suitable for certain audiences.
all movies as a group, or a specific category of movies, considered as a genre: gangster movies.
the exhibition of movies: an evening at the movies.
Often the movies .a movie theater: Is there anything good playing at the movies on Main Street?
Origin of movie
First recorded in 1905–10; mov(ing picture) + -ie
Words nearby movie
move-out, mover, mover and shaker, movers and shakers, move up, movie, movie camera, moviedom, movie film, moviegoing, movieland
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