movie
movie
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "movie" is /ˈmuːvi/.
Moo- /muː/
/m/ - voiced bilabial nasal
/uː/ - close back rounded vowel (as in "moon")
-vie /vi/
/v/ - voiced labiodental fricative
/i/ - close front unrounded vowel (as in "see")
Word Form Variations
Singular Noun: movie
Plural Noun: movies
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
A series of still images, projected rapidly onto a screen to create the illusion of motion, typically accompanied by sound, and intended as a form of entertainment, art, or education.
Synonyms: film, motion picture, flick (informal), picture
Antonyms: still image, photograph (as distinct from moving images)
An event or experience that resembles a fictional motion picture in its dramatic or entertaining qualities.
Synonyms: spectacle, drama, show, scene
Antonyms: mundane event, ordinary occurrence
Examples of Use
Books:
"The novel was later adapted into a critically acclaimed movie starring a well-known ensemble cast."
"Quentin Tarantino's latest movie script has been circulating in Hollywood, generating significant buzz."
Newspapers:
"Blockbuster Movie Sequels Dominate Summer Box Office" (The New York Times)
"Local Director's Indie Movie Premieres at Film Festival" (The Guardian)
Online Publications:
"Ten Must-Watch Horror Movies on Netflix Right Now" (Collider)
"Review: Why 'Inside Out 2' is the Best Pixar Movie in Years" (Vulture)
Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:
(Television Commercial): "Get ready for the biggest action movie of the year, coming to theaters this fall!"
(Podcast): "On today's episode, we're breaking down our favorite sci-fi movies of the 1980s." (The Rewatchables)
(Streaming Service Interface): "Browse All Movies" (July 2024)
(Video Game Dialogue): "That cutscene felt like something straight out of a movie."
General Public Discourse:
"Did you see that new superhero movie everyone's talking about? It was amazing!"
"Let's go to the movies this weekend, I heard there's a good comedy playing."
"My favorite part of the trip was seeing all the historic landmarks that were used in famous movies."
"He's acting like his life is some kind of dramatic movie."
10 Quotes Using Movie
"Every time I go to a movie, it's magic, no matter what the movie's about." (Steven Spielberg)
"We don't make movies to make more money. We make money to make more movies." (Walt Disney)
"I steal from every movie ever made." (Quentin Tarantino)
"The difference between life and the movies is that a script has to make sense, and life doesn't." (Joseph L. Mankiewicz)
"A movie is a little like a question, and when you make it, that's when you get the answer." (Unknown)
"If you have to have a job in this world, a high-priced movie star is a pretty good gig." (Tom Hanks)
"I love movies with spectacle, but spectacle can be a performance, it doesn't have to be a creature." (J.J. Abrams)
"Almost anything can be justified as a style of filmmaking if it works." (Doug Liman)
"Many of my movies have strong female leads—brave, self-sufficient girls that don't think twice about fighting for what they believe with all their heart." (Hayao Miyazaki)
"The movies are the only business where you can go out front and applaud yourself." (Will Rogers)
Etymology
The word "movie" is a shortened, more informal way of saying "moving picture."
When the technology for showing a series of still images in quick succession to create the illusion of movement first came about in the late 1800s, people called them "moving pictures" because, well, that's exactly what they were – pictures that moved!
Over time, especially in American English, people started to use a quicker, catchier version of "moving picture." The word "movie" likely emerged around 1908 or 1909, and by 1912, it was quite commonly used. It's essentially "moving" with the "-ie" suffix added to it, which is often used to create a more casual or diminutive form of a word (think "doggie" from "dog"). So, the first known meaning of "movie" was simply a "moving picture" in the context of early cinema.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Movie
Go to the movies: To attend a cinema screening.
Like something out of a movie: Describes a situation or event that is highly dramatic, improbable, or emotionally intense, similar to a fictional plot.
A chick flick: An informal term for a movie, typically a romance or comedy, that is perceived as appealing mainly to women.
A tear-jerker: A movie, book, or story that is very sad and makes people cry.
On the big screen: Referring to something being shown in a cinema.
The silver screen: An older, more poetic term for the cinema or the film industry.
To steal the show (often used in context of a movie/play): To be the most popular or best part of an event or performance.
A popcorn movie: A movie that is light, entertaining, and doesn't require much thought; often an action or blockbuster film.
To roll the film (or roll the tape): An instruction to start recording or playing a movie or video.
That's a wrap (from movie sets): An announcement that filming for a scene or entire production is finished.
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Source Information
Definition of movie from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
