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movie

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noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /mˈuːvi/

US

  • /ˈmuvi/

Description

A movie, also called a film or motion picture, is a story shown through moving images on a screen. It is more than a set of pictures. It feels like stepping into another world for a while.

Movies can be funny, scary, sad, exciting, or educational. They take us to different times and places, introduce us to interesting people, and make us feel many emotions. You might go to a movie, watch one at home, or even make one yourself. The word "movie" came from the idea of "moving pictures," meaning pictures that seem to move.

Examples

  1. 1

    Home viewing

    We watched a funny movie last night.

  2. 2

    Movie discussion

    Have you seen this movie before?

  3. 3

    Movie theater

    We went to the movies after dinner.

    • Usage

      the movies

      a movie theater; common in American English

  4. 4

    Story topic

    The movie is about a family moving to a new city.

  5. 5

    True story

    This movie is based on a true story.

    • Pattern

      based on + source

      using something real or already written as the starting point

  6. 6

    Acting role

    She has a small part in the movie.

  7. 7

    Film production

    They are making a movie about the rescue.

  8. 8

    Figurative use

    The sunset looked like something out of a movie.

    • Phrase

      out of a movie

      like something you would expect to see in a movie

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • movienoun

Forms

  • moviespluralnoun