movie
Americannoun
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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.
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a story, event, or the like, presented in this form.
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movies,
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Usually the movies the movie industry.
The movies use MPA ratings to inform patrons about content that may not be suitable for certain audiences.
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all movies as a group, or a specific category of movies, considered as a genre.
gangster movies.
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the exhibition of movies.
an evening at the movies.
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Often the movies a movie theater.
Is there anything good playing at the movies on Main Street?
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noun
Etymology
Origin of movie
First recorded in 1905–10; mov(ing picture) + -ie
Example Sentences
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Parts in lots of movies and TV series followed.
The film studios where movies including Guardians of the Galaxy, Skyfall, and Doctor Strange were shot is set to undergo a major upgrade.
From BBC
Last year, Gershon watched the movie for the first time in decades.
From Los Angeles Times
“EPiC” is the latest addition to music’s ever-growing footprint in movie theaters.
From Los Angeles Times
She says being an adult can be boring, so getting to be a child for a day - and on a movie set - isn't a bad line of work.
From BBC
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