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movie

 

[ หˆmuหvi ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคผเคฟเคฒเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Film

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ film

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะปัŒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ film

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜ ็”ป (ใˆใ„ใŒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท film

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pelรญcula

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท film

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ํ™” (yeonghwa)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ film

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ film

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ตๅฝฑ (diร nyวng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ film

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvikmynd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะปัŒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ film

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pelรญcula

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,698, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.