intercut

verb

in·​ter·​cut ˌin-tər-ˈkət 

intercut; intercutting; intercuts

transitive verb

1

: to insert (a contrasting camera shot) into a take by cutting

2

: to insert a contrasting camera shot into (a take) by cutting

intransitive verb

: to alternate contrasting camera shots by cutting

Examples of intercut in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dinu’s reflections are intercut with stories from their past, memories of Varsha’s therapeutic work, and stories of the migrants and post-partition refugees who lived and worked at Tavoy. — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

The film charts Harriman’s origins through interviews with the artist, intercut with interviews Harriman conducts with figures like Martin Luther King III, who inspired his artistic practice. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 July 2026

The clip picks up on them hiking in Joshua Tree, intercutting with DEA Agent Harrington (Martha Kelly) in hot pursuit on motorcycle. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 25 June 2026

From there, the trailer intercuts Zuckerberg's preparation for his deposition with scenes of Horwitz diving into his investigation with fellow journalists and interview subjects. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for intercut

• butternut
• cocoanut
• coconut
• hazelnut
• undercut
• abut
• catgut
• chesnut
• chestnut
• donut
• doughnut
• groundnut