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.
Recent Examples on the Web In Ellen Kuras’ biopic for Sky, Winslet portrays real-life American war correspondent Lee Miller. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 July 2024 Shore is set to star as Simmons in the upcoming biopic that’s being produced by the Wolper Organization, a subsidiary of Warner Bros., according to a news release sent to CNN on Wednesday. Dan Heching, CNN, 13 July 2024 Photo: Courtesy of Netflix Below, the star broker talks about his TV-ready agents, his emphasis on the power of social media, and who should play him in a biopic. Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 12 July 2024 Watch on Netflix Rustin Directed by George C. Wolfe (Ma Rainey's Black Bottom), this biopic explores the life of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. Matt Kamen, WIRED, 6 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for biopic 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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