biopic

noun

bio·​pic ˈbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌpik How to pronounce biopic (audio)
: a biographical movie

Examples of biopic in a Sentence

We watched a biopic about Beethoven.
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She’s also navigated big-budget prestige dramas (Darkest Hour), tricky biopics (Mary Queen of Scots), musical crowd-pleasers (Yesterday) and has remained a key figure in Working Title’s ongoing evolution under Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025 Daltrey has discussed the idea of a Keith Moon biopic for years, although no official updates on that project have been shared recently. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 8 May 2025 Barry Keoghan, who will play Ringo Starr in an upcoming biopic, has encountered the real deal. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 May 2025 During his time there, he executive produced the upcoming untitled Christy Martin biopic, starring Sydney Sweeney and directed by David Michôd, which is in post-production for Black Bear. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for biopic

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 2 + pic entry 1

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biopic was in 1947

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“Biopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biopic. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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