Definition of Movie
A movie is a recording of moving images that tells a story and is watched by people, either in a theater or on screens such as television or mobile devices. It is also known as a motion picture, especially a feature-length film shown in a movie theater.
“A recording of moving images that tells a story and that people watch (as in a theater or on the screen of a television or mobile device) : motion picture; especially : a feature-length film shown in a movie theater” — Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary
Additional Resources
- Translation of "movie" for Spanish Speakers on Nglish
- Encyclopedia article about movie on Britannica.com
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Movies serve as a powerful visual narrative medium widely accessed through various screens for entertainment and storytelling.