outtake

noun

out·​take ˈau̇t-ˌtāk How to pronounce outtake (audio)
1
: a passage outward : flue, vent
2
: something that is taken out: such as
a
: a take that is not used in an edited version of a film or videotape
b
: a recorded musical selection not included in a record album

Examples of outtake in a Sentence

a collection of the band's old outtakes
Recent Examples on the Web
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His London thrush is exceptional, but the outtakes on that scene are so funny. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 June 2026 Call it artistic expression, or maybe just a Knicks fan too busy jumping for joy to cut the outtakes. Jared Weiss, New York Times, 8 June 2026 Carey posted a special message to her fans on Instagram, wishing them a Happy Pride, along with an outtake from the photoshoot that inspired her Pride T-shirt this year. Tim Chan, Footwear News, 3 June 2026 His stunning book collects over 100 of his photos of the star's final years, including rare outtakes. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outtake

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outtake was in 1902

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“Outtake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outtake. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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