movie

[ˈmuːvi]

movie Definition

a story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television; a motion picture.

Using movie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "movie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We went to see a movie last night.

• Example

  I love watching movies on weekends.

• Example

  The movie was a box office hit.

• Example

  She is an actress who has starred in several movies.

movie Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for movie

• film
• picture
• motion picture
• flick

Phrases with movie

• home movie

  a movie made by an amateur filmmaker, typically featuring family events or travel footage

  Example

  We watched some old home movies from when we were kids.

• silent movie

  a movie without synchronized sound, especially one made before the late 1920s

  Example

  Charlie Chaplin was famous for his silent movies.

• horror movie

  a movie that is intended to scare or frighten the audience with supernatural or macabre themes

  Example

  I don't like horror movies because they give me nightmares.

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Summary: movie in Brief

A 'movie' [ˈmuːvi] is a story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television. It is also known as a motion picture or film. 'Movie' is often used in phrases like 'horror movie' or 'home movie,' which refers to amateur footage of family events or travel.