Movies: meaning, definitions and examples

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movies

 

[ หˆmuหviหz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

entertainment

Movies are a form of visual art and storytelling, typically projected onto a screen for an audience to enjoy. They are created by recording images with a camera and combining them with sound to create a narrative.

Synonyms

cinema, films, motion pictures

Examples of usage

  • I love going to the movies on the weekends.
  • She studied film in college and now works in the movie industry.
Context #2 | Noun

popularity

Movies are one of the most popular forms of entertainment worldwide, with a wide variety of genres to suit different tastes.

Synonyms

cinema, films, motion pictures

Examples of usage

  • The new Marvel movie broke box office records this weekend.
  • People often gather with friends to watch movies together.
Context #3 | Noun

history

The history of movies dates back to the late 19th century with the invention of the motion picture camera. Since then, movies have evolved significantly in terms of technology and storytelling.

Synonyms

cinema, films, motion pictures

Examples of usage

  • The silent era of movies was an important period in film history.
  • Hollywood is known as the center of the movie industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "movies" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น filmes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคฒเฅเคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Filme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ film

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั–ะปัŒะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ filmy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜ ็”ป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท films

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pelรญculas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท filmler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูู„ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ filmy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ filmy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ตๅฝฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ filmi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ myndir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะปัŒะผะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ filmlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pelรญculas

Word origin

The term 'movies' originated as a shortened form of 'moving pictures', reflecting the early days of cinema when films were referred to as moving images. The concept of movies as a popular form of entertainment gained traction in the early 20th century with the rise of Hollywood and the global film industry. Today, movies are a ubiquitous part of modern culture, with a vast array of genres and styles catering to diverse audiences.

See also: moviemaking.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,794 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.