Definitions
01a film
A1 · Beginner Countable noun American English
n. a story shown in moving pictures on a screen.
n. a motion picture or cinematic production, typically of feature length.
日本語:映画※
“We stayed at home and watched a scary movie on television last night.”
“The director's latest movie received critical acclaim for its innovative use of practical effects and non-linear storytelling.”
02the cinema
A1 · Beginner Plural noun American English
n. the place where you go to watch films.
n. the cinema or movie theatre as a destination; typically used in the plural with the definite article.
“Do you want to go to the movies this weekend to see the new blockbuster?”
“Going to the movies remains a popular social activity despite the increasing prevalence of high-quality home streaming services.”
03an exciting experience
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang · Informal
n. an event or experience that is very exciting or dramatic.
n. a figurative extension referring to a situation or event characterized by high drama or excitement.
“The party last night was a movie; everyone was dancing on the tables.”
“The final minutes of the championship game were a total movie, with three lead changes in the closing seconds.”
Real-World Examples
“In a plot twist worthy of the ancient bards themselves, the hottest movie of the summer isn’t a superhero flick, or an alien-invasion yarn, or a crinolines-and-bonnets period drama.” “The Super Mario Galaxy movie, named after the Wii game of the same name, moves the action to space and adds beloved characters Yoshi and Rosalina to the cast.” “Quite why the final instalment of Denis Villeneuve’s space opus and Avengers: Doomsday are arriving in cinemas on the same weekend is beyond the ken of us non-movie execs.” Etymology
From moving (picture) + -ie. Attested since at least 1912 (if not 1908), originally in American English.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
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