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biopic

noun

bio·​pic ˈbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌpik How to pronounce biopic (audio)
nonstandard bī-ˈä-pik
: a biographical movie

Examples of biopic in a Sentence

We watched a biopic about Beethoven.
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Trump biopic The Apprentice was avoided by the major studios and then faced significant challenges before release. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 The topic of the Bollywood film was reportedly a forthcoming biopic of the former India captain Sourav Ganguly. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 From adaptations to biopics to docs, here are some of the key literary offerings to watch out for this festival season. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026 The second follows Hadley Baxter, a troubled actress who has signed on to star in a biopic of Graves after her journal from the grand flight is found. — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biopic

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 2 + pic entry 1

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biopic was in 1946

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“Biopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biopic. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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