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movie

[ moo-vee ]

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noun

a sequence of consecutive still images recorded in a series to be viewed on a screen in such rapid succession as to give the illusion of natural movement; motion picture.
a story, event, or the like, presented in this form.
movies,
1. Usually the movies. the movie industry:
  The movies use MPA ratings to inform patrons about content that may not be suitable for certain audiences.
2. all movies as a group, or a specific category of movies, considered as a genre:
  gangster movies.
3. the exhibition of movies:
  an evening at the movies.
4. Often the movies. a movie theater:
  Is there anything good playing at the movies on Main Street?

movie

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noun

1. an informal word for film
2. ( as modifier )
  movie ticket

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Word History and Origins

Origin of movie¹

First recorded in 1905–10; mov(ing picture) + -ie

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Word History and Origins

Origin of movie¹

C20: from mov ( ing picture ) + -ie

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The movie, which he made with longtime friend and collaborator Oliver Cooper, was borne of a lot of heart and DIY resourcefulness, but they like working that way.

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He remains grateful that the movie icon took the time to mentor him when he was trying to break into Hollywood.

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Priscilla Pointer, a stage actor perhaps best known for roles in the movie “Carrie” and TV’s “Dallas,” died Monday, her family confirmed.

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He planned at one point to portray Gaye in a movie helmed by “Empire” executive producer Lee Daniels, Howard told Bill Maher on the “Club Random” podcast released Sunday.

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They watch TV and movies, eat cereal, play music and resurrect the cast of characters from their youth.

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