movie
word
/ˈmuvi/
MOO-vee
/mˈuːvi/
MOO-vee
Definition
A movie is a story shown on a screen, made with moving images and sound, usually watched in a theater or on TV.
Usage & Nuances
'Movie' is informal American English; in British English, 'film' is more common. Common phrases: 'watch a movie', 'go to the movies' (means to go to the cinema). Does not refer to short videos or TV shows.
Spanish: película - filmePortuguese (BR): filmePortuguese (PT): filmeChinese (Simplified): 电影Chinese (Traditional): 電影Hindi: फिल्म - चलचित्रArabic: فيلمBengali: মুভি - চলচ্চিত্রRussian: фильм - киноJapanese: 映画Vietnamese: phimKorean: 영화Turkish: filmUrdu: فلمIndonesian: film
Example Sentences
The movie starts at 7, so don’t be late.
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We watched a movie last night.
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This movie is very funny.
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I want to see a new movie.
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Let’s go to the movies this weekend.
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That’s my favorite movie of all time.
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