movie · noun C /ˈmuː.vi/Full view
movie
A1 a story shown in moving pictures, shown in a theater or on television
Dictionary examples:

Do you want to rent/watch a movie tonight?

My favorite movie is "Casablanca."

We took the kids to see a movie.

a horror/action movie

the movie industry

Learner example:

We played games, had our snacks and then watched a movie. (Key English Test; A2; Gujarati)

the movies
A1 the showing of movies or the business of making movies
Dictionary examples:

They go to the movies almost every Friday.

She worked in the movies for more than 60 years.

Learner example:

Of course I want to go to the movies with you. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

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