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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One of the story arcs for Season 2 finds a Madonna biopic starring Garner heading to Venice for its world premiere. Zack Sharf, Variety, 22 June 2026 In a new interview, the Material Girl said the main reason the biopic was shelved was the budget. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 June 2026 The Madonna biopic was revealed in 2020, with the singer attached to co-write and direct the film. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026 Michael Jackson's namesake biopic, Michael, arrived in theaters in many nations, including the United States, in mid-April. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for biopic

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 2 + pic entry 1

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biopic was in 1946

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“Biopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biopic. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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