Meaning & use
movie
A recorded motion picture shown in a theater or on a screen, telling a story or presenting information.
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We watched a new movie about deep-sea exploration at the theater last night.
Her favorite movie growing up was an animated adventure about a lost dog.
A note on using this word
Movie is the common American English term, while 'film' is preferred in British English and in more formal or artistic contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
filmpicture
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