film — a story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɪlm/
Example Sentences
- She wants to study film at university.
- My dad still uses film cameras because he thinks digital photos have no soul.
- The film was so boring that half the audience fell asleep.
film
NOUN[/fɪlm/]
a story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images
A family enjoys watching an exciting film in the movie theater
In the dim light, a slim actor steps into the film!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Film derives from Old English 'filmen', originally meaning 'thin membrane' or 'fine layer'. In the late 19th century, with the development of photography and motion picture technology, the term acquired its modern meanings of photographic film stock and motion pictures.
Breakdown
The word evolved from Old English 'filmen' (thin membrane) → Middle English 'film' → Modern English 'film', with the semantic shift from physical membrane to photographic material occurring during the industrial revolution in imaging technology.
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📝Examples
“She wants to study film at university.”
“My dad still uses film cameras because he thinks digital photos have no soul.”
“The film was so boring that half the audience fell asleep.”
“They're filming a new action movie in our neighborhood.”
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