motion picture

noun

1

: a series of pictures projected on a screen in rapid succession with objects shown in successive positions slightly changed so as to produce the optical effect of a continuous picture in which the objects move

2

: a representation (as of a story) by means of motion pictures : movie

Synonyms

• film
• flick
• flicker
• movie
• moving picture
• picture

Examples of motion picture in a Sentence

He was given a starring role in a major motion picture.

a popular novel that was made into a major motion picture

Recent Examples on the Web

Both Grande and Erivo scored Golden Globe nominations, with Erivo up for best performance by a female actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy, while Grande is nominated for best supporting actress. —Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024

According to reports the song features some material from a previous song not written for Better Man, something Academy music branch rules prohibit as the category has always been for songs written directly for a motion picture. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024

Aside from winning rave reviews from critics, Anderson landed herself a Golden Globe nomination for best actress in a drama/motion picture. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024

See the full list of nominations for feature-length motion pictures below. —Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

motion picture

noun

1

: a series of pictures projected on a screen rapidly one after another so as to give the appearance of a continuous picture in which the objects move

2

: movie sense 2