indie

noun

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

Examples of indie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web He was recently seen in the Netflix series Obliterated and in the indie feature ISS opposite Chris Messina. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 July 2024 Wang still can’t believe all this happened to him — that this outsider had become the toast of the indie movie business. Brent Lang, Variety, 24 July 2024 Out of competition, indie provocateur Harmony Korine, whose last feature, Aggro Dr1ft, was a must-attend screening in Venice in 2023, will be back with his latest, Baby Invasion, which will premiere on the Lido. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024 The Nineties indie rock band emerged from 12 years of hibernation in 2022 for a stellar, worldwide reunion tour that continues to this day. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for indie 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Indie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indie. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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