Meaning & Definition of word "Screenplay"
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Screenplay
/ˈskriːnpleɪ/
noun:
- 1. A script for a film, including dialogue and descriptions of action, characters, and settings.
- Example: The director praised the writer for crafting an exceptional screenplay that effectively captured the essence of the novel.
- 2. The written format that specifies the sequences of a film or television production.
- Example: She spent years developing her screenplay before finally securing a deal with a major studio.
- 3. A dramatic work intended for production in theater or film.
- Example: His latest screenplay was shortlisted for an award at the film festival.
Etymology
The word 'screenplay' is a combination of 'screen' (referring to cinema) and 'play' (referring to a dramatic work).
Common Phrases and Expressions
write a screenplay:
To create a script for a film or TV show.
screenplay contest:
A competition for writers to submit their screenplays.
adapt a screenplay:
To convert a book, play, or other source material into a screenplay.
Related Words
screenwriter:
A person who writes screenplays.
film:
A motion picture; a story told through visual images.
production:
The process of making a film or show.
dialogue:
The written conversational exchanges between characters.
Slang Meanings of screenplay
Meaning: spec script
Example Sentence: A screenplay written without a commission but intended for submission to studios.
Meaning: script doctor
Example Sentence: A person hired to improve a screenplay.