footage — recorded video or film material, especially when used in news broadcasts or documentaries
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: recorded video or film material, especially when used in news broadcasts or documentaries
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- The YouTube creator spent hours reviewing drone footage of his vacation.
- The detective analyzed security footage showing a cat burglar who was literally just a cat.
- The documentary included rare footage of penguins slipping on ice like comedians.
footage
NOUN[/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/]
recorded video or film material, especially when used in news broadcasts or documentaries
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from English 'foot', originally denoting length measured in feet (a unit of measurement). As motion picture film was standardly measured and sold in feet, the term expanded to refer to recorded video material or film segments.
Breakdown
foot (unit of length, from Old English 'fot') + -age (suffix denoting collection, state, or condition), literally 'length measured in feet' → 'recorded video material'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The YouTube creator spent hours reviewing drone footage of his vacation.”
“The detective analyzed security footage showing a cat burglar who was literally just a cat.”
“The documentary included rare footage of penguins slipping on ice like comedians.”
“The real estate agent emphasized the large square footage of the property.”
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