movie
/ˈmuːvi/
movie
English
Noun Top 767
American (Lessac)
(medium)
Female
0.7s
American (Amy)
(medium)
Female
0.8s
American (Ryan)
(medium)
Male
0.5s
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Definition
A recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion; a film.
Etymology
From moving (picture) + -ie. Attested since at least 1912 (if not 1908), originally in American English.
Example Sentences
- "He is watching a crime-thriller movie."
- "Let's go to the movies."
- "Don't worry; this isn't the first time I've been through this movie."
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