narration

noun

nar·​ra·​tion na-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce narration (audio)
nə-
1
: the act or process or an instance of narrating
2
narrational adjective

Examples of narration in a Sentence

The novel uses first-person narration. They got a famous actor to do the narration for the documentary. an actor who does narrations for documentaries
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With narration by Maya Hawke over footage culled from hundreds of sources from TV commercials to blockbuster films, the doc by Alex Ross Perry is the story of an industry’s glorious, confusing, novel, sometimes seedy, but undeniably seismic impact on American movie culture. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 July 2025 The key to a Whelan narration is close collaboration. Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 30 June 2025 Happily, Grant brings a commanding narration to the proceedings. Audiofile Magazine june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025 Meanwhile, 50 speakers fill the room with Attenborough’s skillful narration, sounds from the natural world and original music by the composer Nick Powell. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for narration

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of narration was in the 15th century

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“Narration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/narration. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

narration

noun
nar·​ra·​tion na-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce narration (audio)
nə-
1
: the act or process or an instance of telling a story
2
narrational
-shnəl How to pronounce narration (audio)
-shən-ᵊl
adjective

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