Movie
1. Parts of Speech:
Noun
2. Definitions:
A motion picture; a film.
3. Pronunciations:
US: /ˈmuvi/
UK: /ˈmuːvi/
4. Origin and Usage:
The word "movie" is a shortened form of "moving picture" and was first used in the early 1900s. It is commonly used in North America and other English-speaking countries to refer to a motion picture or film. The term is also used to describe the industry that produces and distributes films.
5. Synonyms:
Film, motion picture, picture, flick, feature, cinema, show, screening.
6. Related Words:
Actor, drama, genre, plot, scene.
7. Example Sentences:
- They went to see a movie at the cinema.
- The movie was a box office success.
- She loves to watch movies on Friday nights.
- He is a big fan of action movies.
- The movie received rave reviews from critics.