movies

NOUN

presentation of action on continuous film

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cinema feature film flick motion picture picture show videotape

STRONG

celluloid screenplay talkie

WEAK

cine cinematics cinematograph moving picture photoplay silent silver screen talking picture

Example Sentences

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He bought MGM’s library of films and invented Turner Classic Movies to play them; he bought the Atlanta Braves, put them on his superstation and called them America’s Team.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

His television empire also included the TBS and TNT channels, Turner Classic Movies and Cartoon Network.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Turner's television empire expanded beyond CNN and included TBS and TNT channels for sports and entertainment, Turner Classic Movies and Cartoon Network, among others.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Movies like this don’t require a memorable title.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Movies about breakdancing; hours-long breakdancing competitions from around the world; whatever, anything.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi