indie

noun

in·​die ˈin-dē How to pronounce indie (audio)
1
: one that is independent
especially : an unaffiliated record or movie production company
2
: something (such as a record or film) produced by an indie
indie adjective

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Recently wrapping production in Kentucky, the indie is set in the near future, where a retired soldier’s isolated existence is shattered when a runaway female android seeks refuge on his farm. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025 Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cameron James After learning French to woo Bianca as the lovesick Cameron, Gordon-Levitt continued to steal our hearts in other film appearances, most notably the 2009 indie hit (500) Days of Summer. Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 From there, the indie will expand to more locations, with dates to be announced. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025 The actor is the latest to join the indie dramedy Wake, which stars Cole Sprouse, Penelope Ann Miller, Chris Parnell and Nelson Franklin. Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indie

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration from independent

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of indie was in 1928

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“Indie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indie. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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