Definition and meaning of English word "movie"
movie
/ˈmuːvi/
Meaning
NounA recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion; a film; a video.
How to use
The term 'movie' is commonly used in informal contexts, especially in American English, to refer to a film or video. However, in more formal or technical settings, 'film' is often preferred. A learner should note that 'movie' can be countable, and the plural form 'movies' is used when referring to multiple films, e.g., 'I love watching movies on weekends.'
🇬🇧 English
movie
Example
The movie is very interesting.
I love watching action movies.
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Common phrases
- watch a movie— watch a movie
- make a movie— make a movie
- movie star— movie star
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What does the English word "movie" mean?▼
The English word "movie" means "movie" in English.
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