Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
motion-picture
noun
/ˈmoʊʃən ˈpɪktʃər/
Definition
A motion picture is a series of images projected at a fast enough rate to create the illusion of movement, commonly known as a film or movie.
Examples
- The latest motion picture was a box office success.
- We decided to watch an old motion picture from the 1950s.
Meaning
The term refers to the medium of storytelling that uses moving images, often combined with sound, to convey a narrative or message.
Synonyms
- film
- movie
- picture
- feature
