Synonyms for

Movies

Verb / ˈmu:vi:z / Another word for movies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A film or motion picture.

Synonyms & similar words

picture pic movie movingpictureshow motionpicture motionpictureshow flick movingpicture pictureshow film cinema film picture flick feature talkie show screenplay script videotape DVD Blu-ray matinee cartoon

Synonyms by register

Formal

cinema motion pictures film

Informal

flicks pictures the big screen a show

Literary

phantasmagoria moving pictures cinematic art

Antonyms

stillness silence reality life non-fiction documentary

Common collocations

  • watch movies
  • go to the movies
  • movie theater
  • movie industry
  • movie star
  • movie night
  • movie trailer
  • movie review

Word family

noun movie
verb movie
adjective movielike

Usage note

While 'movies' is a common plural, 'film' is often used in more formal or academic contexts. 'Motion pictures' is also a more formal term.

Example sentences

  1. I am going to the movies with my friends.
  2. My favorite movies are comedies.
  3. Do you want to watch a movie with me?
  4. I like to eat popcorn while watching movies.
  5. We saw a scary movie last night and I couldn't sleep.

Quotes

  • A movie is not a book. If the source material is a book, you cannot be too respectful of the book. All you owe to the book is the spirit. - Quentin Tarantino
  • The movies are the only business where you can go out front and applaud yourself. - Will Rogers
  • In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes - Andy Warhol

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