movies
word · lemma: movie
/ˈmuviz/
MOO-veez
/mˈuːvɪz/
MOO-veez
Definition
Movies are stories shown as moving images, usually on a screen at a cinema, TV, or online. The word is the common plural form of 'movie' and is used in everyday English.
Usage & Nuances
'Movie' is more common in American English; 'film' can sound a little more neutral, artistic, or British. Common patterns include 'watch movies', 'go to the movies', and 'movie theater'. Use 'at the movies' for the cinema experience, not for the films themselves.
Spanish: películas - cinePortuguese (BR): filmesPortuguese (PT): filmesChinese (Simplified): 电影Chinese (Traditional): 電影Hindi: फ़िल्मेंArabic: أفلامBengali: ছবিগুলো - সিনেমাRussian: фильмыJapanese: 映画Vietnamese: phimKorean: 영화Turkish: film - film gösterimleri (sinema deneyimi)Urdu: فلمیںIndonesian: phim
Example Sentences
I miss those old movies we used to watch as kids.
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I like movies about space.
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We watch movies on Friday nights.
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These movies are very funny.
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Do you want to go to the movies after dinner?
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I'm not really into superhero movies, to be honest.
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