plural films
often attributive
1
a
: a thin skin or membranous covering : pellicle
b
: an abnormal growth on or in the eye
2
: a thin covering or coating
a film of ice
3
a
: an exceedingly thin layer : lamina
b(1)
: a thin flexible transparent sheet (as of plastic) used especially as a wrapping
(2)
: a thin sheet of cellulose acetate or nitrocellulose coated with a radiation-sensitive emulsion for taking photographs
4
a
: movie, motion picture
an award-winning film
film critics
The film will start in ten minutes.
b
: the process, art, or business of making movies
a career in film
She studied film in college.
filmed; filming; films
1
: to cover with or as if with a film
2
: to make a motion picture of or from
film a scene
1
: to become covered or obscured with or as if with a film
2
: to make a motion picture
Synonyms
Examples of film in a Sentence
Noun
Have you bought any film for the camera?
We haven't had the film developed yet.
He's interested in making films about war.
We'll start the film at 10:00.
He studied film in college.
the protective film over a shark's eye
A film of ice covered the sidewalk.
Verb
Television news crew members came to film the interview.
She filmed the children playing.
Recent Examples on the Web
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
The film’s premise is that climate changed has metastasized, to the point that none of the earth’s population has enough food, water, or resources.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Apr. 2024
In his dark and brilliant film, Dirk Bogarde plays Hugo Barret, the gentleman’s gentleman to Tony, the dissolute aristo portrayed by James Fox.
—David Coggins, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2024
Some of her early roles included appearing on Broadway in the 1958 production of The Visit and starring as June in the 1961 feature film Splendor in the Grass.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
Her first screen role was as June in the 1961 feature film Splendor in the Grass.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2024
An interesting and fun fact that Drew shared with us is that Cora Bella’s mother is also in the film playing TJ’s sister.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2024
Annie Clark’s latest follows Daddy’s Home, her 2021 LP, which took cues from Prince, funk posturing, and even John Cassavetes films.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2024
Though the film is fictionalized, its overarching circumstances—the treacherous nature of twisters and the difficulty of predicting their arrival—ring true.
—Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2024
The onlooker encircled the pro-Palestinian tent encampment on foot for nearly 20 minutes Friday afternoon, filming while students from the encampment tried to block his phone camera.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
Ahead of the video release on Friday, Cobain spoke to Billboard exclusively about filming the project with Spice and Swag.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 26 Apr. 2024
But as the show was filmed, the law in Tennessee was in effect.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
What was the experience of filming the moment where Martha attacks Donny’s girlfriend Teri, played by Nava Mau?
—Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Los Angeles is ground zero for TikTok content creation in the U.S., with huge numbers of full-time creators calling the city home and droves of influencers regularly flying in from around the world to film videos and attend industry events.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
Hall reflected on her experiences filming the show in an interview with the Journal Sentinel last week.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
After being filmed and photographed careening past downtown landmarks and running into several vehicles during the morning rush hour, the animals had been contained and returned to camp, the army said.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
Noun
The adoption of color film had much to do with the sartorial showcase offered by these pictures—that, and the fashion prowess of costume designers like Edith Head, William Travilla, and Orry-Kelly.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
The film’s premise is that climate changed has metastasized, to the point that none of the earth’s population has enough food, water, or resources.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Apr. 2024
In his dark and brilliant film, Dirk Bogarde plays Hugo Barret, the gentleman’s gentleman to Tony, the dissolute aristo portrayed by James Fox.
—David Coggins, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2024
Some of her early roles included appearing on Broadway in the 1958 production of The Visit and starring as June in the 1961 feature film Splendor in the Grass.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
Her first screen role was as June in the 1961 feature film Splendor in the Grass.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 27 Apr. 2024
An interesting and fun fact that Drew shared with us is that Cora Bella’s mother is also in the film playing TJ’s sister.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2024
Annie Clark’s latest follows Daddy’s Home, her 2021 LP, which took cues from Prince, funk posturing, and even John Cassavetes films.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2024
Though the film is fictionalized, its overarching circumstances—the treacherous nature of twisters and the difficulty of predicting their arrival—ring true.
—Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
Verb
According to the lawsuit, Combs also filmed the act, which a friend of the accuser reportedly viewed.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2024
The onlooker encircled the pro-Palestinian tent encampment on foot for nearly 20 minutes Friday afternoon, filming while students from the encampment tried to block his phone camera.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
Ahead of the video release on Friday, Cobain spoke to Billboard exclusively about filming the project with Spice and Swag.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 26 Apr. 2024
But as the show was filmed, the law in Tennessee was in effect.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
What was the experience of filming the moment where Martha attacks Donny’s girlfriend Teri, played by Nava Mau?
—Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Los Angeles is ground zero for TikTok content creation in the U.S., with huge numbers of full-time creators calling the city home and droves of influencers regularly flying in from around the world to film videos and attend industry events.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
Hall reflected on her experiences filming the show in an interview with the Journal Sentinel last week.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
After being filmed and photographed careening past downtown landmarks and running into several vehicles during the morning rush hour, the animals had been contained and returned to camp, the army said.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Film.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/film. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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film
1 of 2 noun1
: a thin skin or membrane
2
: a thin coating or layer
3
: a roll or strip of thin flexible transparent material coated with a chemical substance sensitive to light and used in taking pictures
4
film
2 of 2 verb1
: to cover or become covered with film
2
: to make a motion picture of or from
Medical Definition
film
noun1
a
: a thin skin or membranous covering : pellicle
b
: an abnormal growth on or in the eye
2
a
: an exceedingly thin layer : lamina
b
: a thin flexible transparent sheet of cellulose acetate or cellulose nitrate coated with a radiation-sensitive emulsion for taking photographs or making radiographs
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