Word: Movie

Pronunciation

/ˈmuːvi/

Definitions

• Noun: A film, typically a feature-length story or documentary that is shown in a cinema or on television. It’s a form of visual storytelling involving moving images, sound, and often dialogue, which can entertain, educate, inspire, or inform viewers.

Example sentences:

• “We’re going to watch the new action movie tonight.”
• "Her favorite movie is ‘Gone with the Wind’."
• "The director has made several critically acclaimed movies over his career."

Phrases

• “Movie night”: A regular or planned event where people gather to watch a movie, usually in a home setting.
• “At the movies”: Being at a cinema to watch a movie.
• “Movie theater” (US)/"Cinema" (UK): A building designed for showing films to an audience.
• “Movie star”: A famous actor or actress primarily known for their roles in movies.

Example Sentences

• “Let’s make it a pizza and movie night this Friday.”
• “I love the smell of popcorn when I’m at the movies.”
• "He dreams of becoming a big movie star someday."

Synonyms

• Film
• Picture
• Flick
• Motion picture
• Cinema
• Feature film
• Video (in informal contexts, referring to movies watched at home)
• Screenplay (referring to the script of a movie)