pictures
/ˈpɪk.(t)ʃəz/
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Meaning · English
cinema, movie theatre
NounRegister: UK
Examples
We go to the pictures every Saturday night.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pictures” mean?
cinema, movie theatre
Is “pictures” formal or informal?
pictures is generally UK.