Movie

Definition

Movie is a noun that refers to a motion picture or film, a series of moving images shown on a screen, often accompanied by sound, to tell a story or provide entertainment.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmuː.vi/
• Respelling: MOO-vee

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmuː.vi/
• Respelling: MOO-vee

Etymology

The word "movie" is derived from the early 20th-century American English term "moving picture," shortened colloquially to "movie." Its origins reflect the advent of motion picture technology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Derivatives

• Moviemaker (noun)
• Moviegoer (noun)
• Moviehouse (noun, archaic)
• Movie-star (noun)
• Movie-like (adjective)

Synonyms

• Film
• Motion picture
• Cinema

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "movie" is widely used to describe films intended for entertainment, storytelling, or artistic expression. For example: "We watched a classic movie last night." It is also used to refer to the medium itself: "The movie industry continues to evolve with technology."

Related Terms

• Television: A medium for broadcasting audiovisual content.
• Screenplay: The written script of a movie.
• Director: The person who oversees the making of a movie.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A motion picture: Refers to a film produced for entertainment or storytelling.
  • Example: "The movie won multiple awards."
• A medium for artistic or visual storytelling: Used to describe the art or industry of creating films.
  • Example: "She works in the movie business."
• Shortened term for cinema: Refers to the venue where movies are shown.
  • Example: "We went to the movie to see the latest blockbuster."