Movie: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฌ
movie
[ หmuหvi ]
entertainment
A motion picture intended to be shown in a theater or on television, usually consisting of a sequence of images shown in rapid succession.
Synonyms
cinema, film, motion picture, picture
Examples of usage
- Let's go watch a movie tonight.
- I love going to the movies on weekends.
- The new movie is getting great reviews.
- She starred in a popular movie last year.
- The movie won several awards at the film festival.
informal
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.
Synonyms
cinema, film, motion picture, picture
Examples of usage
- I watched a great movie last night.
- This movie is based on a true story.
- She is directing her first movie.
- The movie industry is booming.
- Do you want to go see a movie with me?
Translations
Translations of the word "movie" in other languages:
๐ต๐น filme
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคผเคฟเคฒเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Film
๐ฎ๐ฉ film
๐บ๐ฆ ััะปัะผ
๐ต๐ฑ film
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ ็ป (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท film
๐ช๐ธ pelรญcula
๐น๐ท film
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ (yeonghwa)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููู
๐จ๐ฟ film
๐ธ๐ฐ film
๐จ๐ณ ็ตๅฝฑ (diร nyวng)
๐ธ๐ฎ film
๐ฎ๐ธ kvikmynd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะปัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ film
๐ฒ๐ฝ pelรญcula
Word origin
The term 'movie' originated in the late 19th century as a shortening of 'moving picture'. The concept of projecting moving images on a screen has evolved over time, leading to the development of the film industry and the popularity of movies as a form of entertainment. Today, movies are a significant part of global culture, with a wide range of genres and styles captivating audiences worldwide.
See also: immovability, immovable, movability, movable, move, moved, movement, mover, moves, moving, movingly, remove, unmovable, unmovably, unmoved.