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films

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈfɪɫmz// UK //fˈɪlmz// films

n. stories or events recorded by a camera and shown in a cinema or on television. You watch these for entertainment or to learn something new.

n. motion pictures or cinematic works produced for public viewing. Often used as a collective term for the cinema industry or the medium of motion pictures.


SIMPLE

We love watching old films on rainy Sunday afternoons.

CONTEXTUAL

The local cinema shows a variety of international films every weekend to attract a diverse audience.

COMPLEX

While digital streaming has changed how we consume media, many critics argue that certain films are only truly experienced on the expansive screen of a traditional theatre.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'film'. When referring to the industry or art form, it is often preceded by the definite article ('the films').

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