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movie

[moo-vee]

noun

  1. a sequence of consecutive still images recorded in a series to be viewed on a screen in such rapid succession as to give the illusion of natural movement; motion picture.

  2. a story, event, or the like, presented in this form.

  3. movies,

    1. Usually the movies the movie industry.

      The movies use MPA ratings to inform patrons about content that may not be suitable for certain audiences.

    2. all movies as a group, or a specific category of movies, considered as a genre.

      gangster movies.

    3. the exhibition of movies.

      an evening at the movies.

    4. Often the movies a movie theater.

      Is there anything good playing at the movies on Main Street?



movie

/ ˈːɪ /

noun

    1. an informal word for film

    2. ( as modifier )

      movie ticket

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of movie1

First recorded in 1905–10; mov(ing picture) + -ie
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of movie1

C20: from mov ( ing picture ) + -ie
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But probably I prefer it when I’m just like a citizen watching a movie.

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Over time, Walters would become known for her prime-time specials, where lengthy interviews with world leaders aired adjacent to conversations with movie stars.

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She'd directed a movie and I looked at it on YouTube and saw her interviewed in Los Angeles.

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Their characters inject so much energy into the movie that Boyle and Garland seem to be rationing their best material as strictly as Spike denies himself that slice of pork.

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Are they meant to represent the hungry wolves from the movie’s opening?

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