movie
/ˈmuːvi/noun★Beginner— a film or motion picture
informal
a film or motion picture shown in theaters or on streaming platforms
She loves watching romantic movies on weekends.
She enjoys watching romantic films or motion pictures on weekends.
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Commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to films.
Collocations
watch a movieto view a filmblockbuster moviea highly successful filmmovie theatera place where films are shown
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'movie' in casual conversation, while 'film' is more formal.
📖Word Origin
Shortened form of 'moving picture', first used in the early 20th century.
📝Usage Notes
Often used interchangeably with 'film' in informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
mov
short for 'moving'
rootie
short for 'picture'
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