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

After being nominated for Golden Globes—both for best performance by a female actor in a support role in a motion picture—there's understandable Oscar buzz around both Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande. —Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024

Earlier on Monday, his performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination for best performance by a male actor in a motion picture, drama. —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024

Timothée Chalamet is nominated for best performance by a male actor in a motion picture – drama for his performance as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. —Paul Grein, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024

Stan is also competing for best performance by a male actor in a motion picture musical or comedy for A Different Man. —Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 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