the movies

plural-noun
UK: /ðə ˈmuːviz/
US: /ðə ˈmuːviz/

  1. Films considered as a form of entertainment or art.

    1. I like the movies very much. [ ] [ ]
    2. We went to the movies last night because it was a rainy evening. [ ] [ ]

  2. A place where films are shown to the public; a cinema.

    1. Let's go to the movies tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. Going to the movies is more expensive than watching at home now. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cinema

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the movies" in English means: Films considered as a form of entertainment or art., A place where films are shown to the public; a cinema..

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

Synonyms for "the movies": cinema.

Example usage of "the movies": "I like the movies very much.". More examples on the page.