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Movies (noun) means the cinema industry or a trip to see a film, informally. Example: “She works in the movies as a costume designer.”
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The cinema industry or a trip to see a film, informally.
"She works in the movies as a costume designer."
"We went to the movies on Saturday and shared a big bag of popcorn."
"He has dreamed of a career in the movies since he was a child."
How to use movies
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFilm as an industry or medium, or a casual way to say "cinema."
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go to the movies
work in the movies
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What does “movies” mean?
The word “movies” means the cinema industry or a trip to see a film, informally. In plain terms, film as an industry or medium, or a casual way to say "cinema.".
How do you use “movies” in a sentence?
Here is “movies” used in a sentence: “She works in the movies as a costume designer.”
What part of speech is “movies”?
“Movies” is a noun.
Is “movies” a common word?
“Movies” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'movies' and 'films'?
They mean the same thing, but the tone differs. 'Movies' is the informal, everyday word, especially in American English, and suggests entertainment. 'Film' sounds more formal and is often preferred for artistic or serious works. You go to the movies for fun, but you might study film at university.
What does 'going to the movies' mean?
'Going to the movies' means taking a trip to the cinema to watch a film. It is a casual, mainly American phrase for a common outing — buying a ticket, getting popcorn, and watching on the big screen. In British English, people more often say 'going to the cinema'.
Is 'movies' formal or informal?
'Movies' is informal and conversational. In everyday talk it is completely natural, but in reviews, essays, or academic writing, 'film' or 'cinema' usually sounds more appropriate. There is nothing wrong with 'movies' — it simply carries a relaxed, popular tone rather than a serious critical one.
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