movie

noun
UK: /ˈmuːvi/
US: /ˈmuːvi/

  1. A film shown in a cinema or on television.

    1. Let's go see a movie tonight at the cinema after dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie's plot was predictable, but the special effects were stunning overall. [ ] [ ]

  2. The art or business of creating films.

    1. She wants to work in the movie industry after graduating from film school. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie business is highly competitive, but it can be creatively fulfilling. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

motion picture picture film
movie transitive-verb

  1. To film or record something as a movie.

    1. They plan to movie the entire event for the company archives. [ ] [ ]
    2. The director decided to movie the scene from a different angle to improve the shot. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "movie" in English means: A film shown in a cinema or on television., The art or business of creating films..

The phonetic transcription of "movie" is /ˈmuːvi/ in British English and /ˈmuːvi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "movie": motion picture, picture, film.

Example usage of "movie": "Let's go see a movie tonight at the cinema after dinner.". More examples on the page.