A movie is a recording of moving images that tells a story and is watched by people, either in a theater or on screens such as televisions or mobile devices. It is commonly known as a motion picture, especially referring to a feature-length film shown in a movie theater.
“A recording of moving images that tells a story and that people watch (as in a theater or on the screen of a television or mobile device) : motion picture; especially : a feature-length film shown in a movie theater… See the full definition 1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1 ‘Movie.’” — Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary
Additional resources for understanding the term include translations for Spanish speakers on Nglish and an encyclopedia article on Britannica.com.
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Author's summary: A movie is a feature-length motion picture that conveys a story through moving images, viewable in various formats like theaters, TVs, or mobile devices.