cinema
Translation
cinema, pictures, flicks
Examples
Let's go to the cinema tonight.
Let's go to the cinema tonight.
She is a big fan of French cinema.
She is a big fan of French cinema.
Grammar Patterns
((to the cinema)) to the place where films are shown Let's go to the cinema tonight.
((a type of)) cinema a style or genre of film She is a big fan of French cinema.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pictures, movie theatre, flicks
Etymology
From the Greek 'kinema', meaning 'movement'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'kinetic energy' (energy of motion). Cinema is all about moving pictures.