cinematographer

noun

cin·​e·​ma·​tog·​ra·​pher ˌsi-nə-mə-ˈtä-grə-fər 

: a specialist in cinematography

Examples of cinematographer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Coppola and cinematographer Gordon Willis butted heads on the first film. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026

The release comes after a strong run on the international festival circuit for the feature directorial debut from Atlan, who’s career started as a cinematographer. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Two years after her divorce from Rawle, the actress began dating Gillham, a cinematographer. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Zeng Jian is on board as cinematographer and the cast also includes Diana Lin and Wen Qi. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cinematographer

• historiographer
• bibliographer
• choreographer
• lexicographer
• oceanographer
• radiographer
• biographer
• demographer
• ethnographer
• geographer
• hydrographer
• lithographer