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Definitions

movie

[moo-vee] / ˈmu vi /
NOUN
presentation of action on continuous film
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cinema feature film flick motion picture picture show videotape
STRONG
celluloid screenplay talkie
WEAK
cine cinematics cinematograph moving picture photoplay silent silver screen talking picture

Example Sentences

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The British actor played the villainous role in the original movie franchise from 2005 to 2011.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Jackson: With movie stars, you’re bigger than life and people stand back a little bit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Although the figures do not yet match pre-Covid totals, cinema owners are "very excited," said Michael O'Leary, CEO of Cinema United, the world's largest trade organization for movie theaters.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

I love Drew, and I did appear in the second movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Except in every single movie and TV show and online video anyone his age ever watched.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness