Motion Picture (Noun)

Meaning

A form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; "they went to a movie every Saturday night"; "the film was shot on location".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• The company has been producing motion pictures for over a century, entertaining audiences worldwide with its timeless classics.
• She dreamed of becoming a famous actress in a Hollywood motion picture one day.
• The new motion picture starring the renowned actor has been a huge box office success.
• They spent their Saturday evening watching a motion picture at the local cinema.
• The museum featured an exhibit on the history of motion pictures, showcasing early cameras and film reels.

Synonyms

• Flick
• Movie
• Moving Picture
• Moving-picture Show
• Motion-picture Show
• Picture Show
• Film
• Picture
• Pic

Hypernyms

• Product
• Production
• Show

Hyponyms

• Final Cut
• Silent Picture
• Short Subject
• Musical Theater
• Docudrama
• Rough Cut
• Telefilm
• Documentary
• Musical
• Home Movie
• Musical Comedy
• Shoot-'em-up
• Slow Motion
• Three-D
• Feature Film
• Coming Attraction
• Film Noir
• Silent Movie
• Silents
• Feature
• Talking Picture
• Infotainment
• Skin Flick
• 3-D
• Collage Film
• 3D
• Documentary Film
• Cinema Verite
• Talkie