- a sequence of consecutive still images recorded in a series to be viewed on a screen in such rapid succession as to give the illusion of natural movement; motion picture.
- a story, event, or the like, presented in this form.
- movies,
- the movie industry: The movies use MPA ratings to inform patrons about content that may not be suitable for certain audiences.
- all movies as a group, or a specific category of movies, considered as a genre: gangster movies.
- the exhibition of movies: an evening at the movies.
- a movie theater: Is there anything good playing at the movies on Main Street?
- an informal word for film (def. 1)
- (as modifier)
