movie

A story or series of moving images shown on a screen, usually with sound.

• We watched a funny movie.
• That actor has appeared in several movies.
• Which movie would you like to see tonight?

Similar words: film, motion picture

Common phrases: watch a movie, horror movie, movie star

A story shown through moving pictures, usually lasting about two hours.

• We watched a movie last night.
• What is your favorite movie?
• Her latest movies have been very successful.

Similar words: film

Common phrases: watch a movie, movie star, horror movie

In “the movies”, a place where people pay to watch films on a large screen.

• Let’s go to the movies.
• We spent the evening at the movies.
• Have you been to the movies this month?

How to use it: go to the movies (We went to the movies on Saturday.); at the movies (I met her at the movies.)

Similar words: cinema, movie theater

Common phrases: movie theater, movie theatre, movie house

An experience, often unpleasant, that feels like something you have been through before.

• I have seen this movie before: promises followed by excuses.
• Here comes the same old movie, with everyone blaming everyone else.
• We know how this movie ends: another long argument.

Similar words: scenario

Common phrases: this movie before, same old movie