B1nounmediaarts
US/fɪlm/
UK/fɪlm/
a story shown as moving pictures in a cinema or on television; also the thin material used to record images
In context
We watched a funny film about two brothers last night.
The film won three awards at the festival.
He still takes photos on film instead of using a digital camera.
Words that go with film
verb + noun
- watch a filmLet us watch a film tonight.
- make a filmHe wants to make a film about his village.
noun + noun
- horror filmShe does not like horror films.
- film directorThe film director spoke after the screening.
- film festivalThe film festival opens in June.
- action filmThis is the best action film of the year.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
see a film in the televisionCorrect: watch a film on TV