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 Reba McEntire channeled her predecessor and fellow Okie, Blake Shelton, in a new behind-the-scenes look at some outtakes from The Voice. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2024 Carpenter watched several videos depicting outtakes and behind-the-scenes moments shown publicly for the first time. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 29 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outtake 

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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 29 May. 2024.

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