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moviea series of moving pictures, usually telling a story, shown on television or at the cinema

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a series of moving pictures, usually telling a story, shown on television or at the cinema

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmuːvi/

Example Sentences

  • This movie is so boring that even my popcorn fell asleep.
  • What's your favorite movie genre?
  • The movie was so scary that I watched it through my fingers.

movie

NOUN

[/ˈmuːvi/]

a series of moving pictures, usually telling a story, shown on television or at the cinema

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmuːvi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmuːvi/

🌳Etymology

Rootmov-
Suffix--ie

🎵Rhyme

groovysmoothie
groovy
smoothie

🔗Collocations

watch a movie
movie theater
action movie
movie star
blockbuster movie
movie ticket

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

This movie is so boring that even my popcorn fell asleep.

What's your favorite movie genre?

😄 Fun example

The movie was so scary that I watched it through my fingers.

We're planning to make a short movie for the school festival.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

filmcinemapictureflick

Antonyms

realitydocumentary

Related

actordirectorscreenplaytheaterentertainment

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