Meaning & Definition of word "Film"

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    Film

    /fɪlm/

    noun:

    • 1. A thin layer or coating.
      • Example: A film of dust covered the surface of the table.
    • 2. A movie or motion picture.
      • Example: She watched a film about the history of space exploration.
    • 3. A transparent or translucent material.
      • Example: The window was covered with a protective film.
    • 4. A layer of material used in photography or cinematography.
      • Example: He loaded the camera with a new roll of film.

    verb:

    • 1. To cover with a layer or coat.
      • Example: The chef decided to film the top of the dish with a delicate glaze.
    • 2. To record a movie or video.
      • Example: They plan to film the documentary in several different countries.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'filme', from Old English 'filma', of uncertain origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    film festival:

    An event where films are shown, often for competition.

    film noir:

    A genre of film characterized by cynicism and moral ambiguity.

    silent film:

    A film without synchronized sound, prevalent in the early 20th century.

    Related Words

    documentary:

    A non-fiction film that documents reality.

    short film:

    A film that is shorter in duration than a feature film.

    animation:

    A film that uses animated images.

    Slang Meanings of film

    Meaning: Flick

    Example Sentence: Let's go catch a flick this weekend.

    Meaning: Picture

    Example Sentence: Did you see that new picture that just came out?

    Meaning: Show

    Example Sentence: What show are we watching tonight?