\ ˈfilm
, Southern also ˈfi(ə)m\
, Southern also ˈfi(ə)m\
plural films
Definition of film
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a thin skin or membranous covering : pellicle
b
: an abnormal growth on or in the eye
2
: a thin covering or coating
a film of ice
3a
: an exceedingly thin layer : lamina
b(1)
: a thin flexible transparent sheet (as of plastic) used especially as a wrapping
(2)
: a thin sheet of cellulose acetate or nitrocellulose coated with a radiation-sensitive emulsion for taking photographs
4a
: movie, motion picture
an award-winning film film critics The film will start in ten minutes.
b
: the process, art, or business of making movies
a career in film She studied film in college.
film
verb
filmed;
filming;
films
Definition of film (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to cover with or as if with a film
2
: to make a motion picture of or from
film a scene
1
: to become covered or obscured with or as if with a film
2
: to make a motion picture
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Other Words from film
Noun
filmless
\ ˈfilm-ləs
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adjective
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adjective
Verb
filmable
\ ˈfil-mə-bəl
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms for film
Synonyms: Noun
flick, flicker, motion picture, movie, moving picture, picture
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Examples of film in a Sentence
Noun
Have you bought any film for the camera? We haven't had the film developed yet. He's interested in making films about war. We'll start the film at 10:00. He studied film in college. the protective film over a shark's eye A film of ice covered the sidewalk.Verb
Television news crew members came to film the interview. She filmed the children playing.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The sole Aboriginal woman who appears in the film is onscreen long enough to only add to the barbarity colonizers inflicted on native women but not much else. — Garrett Mitchell, azcentral, "'The Nightingale' is a disturbingly brutal meditation on revenge from 'Babadook' filmmaker," 21 Aug. 2019 Ralph Fiennes, Rami Malek, Rory Kinnear, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Lea Seydoux and Jeffrey Wright costar in the film. — Lisa Respers France, CNN, "The new James Bond movie now has a title," 20 Aug. 2019 This time, however, the story is set in the 1960s, with the eccentric aunts Franny and Jet (played by Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest in the film) taking the lead. — Marcus Jones, EW.com, "A Practical Magic prequel series is being conjured up at HBO Max," 19 Aug. 2019 In the film, called Bandersnatch, a young English programmer named Stefan tries to adapt a nonlinear fantasy novel into a nonlinear videogame, and the result is itself a nonlinear story in which the viewer exerts influence over the plot. — Wired, "Netflix's Carla Engelbrecht Chooses Her Own Adventures," 19 Aug. 2019 The interiors for Beeber Bifocal were among Curtis’ favorite spaces in the film. — Mark Olsen, chicagotribune.com, "Architecture in ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’ adds to Cate Blanchett’s portrayal of complex character," 19 Aug. 2019 Lee’s daughter Shannon has also spoken up about how Lee was portrayed in the film. — Alaa Abdeldaiem, SI.com, "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Rips Quentin Tarantino for 'Racist' Depiction of Bruce Lee," 19 Aug. 2019 Trace was at the premiere with Canadian actress Victoria Pratt, who also appears in the film and joined their photo op. — Kelly O'sullivan, Country Living, "Gwen Stefani Wore the Wildest Outfit on a Rare 'Date Night' With Blake Shelton," 17 Aug. 2019 This car was originally created to promote the movie Thunderball, but didn’t actually appear in the film. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "This James Bond Aston Martin was just auctioned for $6.4 million in Monterey," 16 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
One Thursday in mid-August, a small crew filmed one of the final scenes of the season. — Julie Turkewitz, New York Times, "Brazen Women. Scandalized Viewers. It’s ‘Sex and the City,’ Senegal Style.," 22 Aug. 2019 As an argument erupted, the teacher began filming on her phone. — Washington Post, "In 2018, they all became victims of a record-setting year of hatred in D.C.," 21 Aug. 2019 Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut sat in on Hyde’s pregame meeting with media before a filming a Hot Dog Race promo while wearing an Orioles mustard shirt. — Nathan Ruiz, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles’ Brandon Hyde, Royals bench coach Dale Sveum commiserate over managing in a rebuild," 21 Aug. 2019 In a sauté pan filmed with olive oil, sear lemon slices until lightly caramelized. — Dallas News, "Sous vide school: 3 top Dallas chefs teach us how to cook chicken, steak and even octopus," 20 Aug. 2019 The movie, filmed partially at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, was nominated for seven Academy Awards. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "‘The Shawshank Redemption’ to air on big screen for 25th anniversary," 20 Aug. 2019 The attack came as campus police were filming active-shooter scenarios in Pollack Library and other locations as part of emergency preparation. — CBS News, "Police hunt suspect in fatal California university stabbing," 20 Aug. 2019 The rumored couple are seen having dinner in Toronto, where Holmes is filming. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "A Complete Timeline of Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx’s Rumored Relationship," 19 Aug. 2019 The attack came as campus police were filming active-shooter scenarios in Pollack Library and other locations as part of emergency preparation. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Police hunt killer in California university stabbing," 19 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'film.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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film
noun
English Language Learners Definition of film
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a special material that is used for taking photographs
: the process, art, or business of making movies
: a thin layer on or over the surface of something
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