outtake

noun

out·​take ˈau̇t-ˌtāk How to pronounce outtake (audio)
1
: a passage outward : flue, vent
2
: something that is taken out: such as
a
: a take that is not used in an edited version of a film or videotape
b
: a recorded musical selection not included in a record album

Examples of outtake in a Sentence

a collection of the band's old outtakes
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See more outtakes from the photo below. Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards opened for entries this week and to hype up the 2026 competition, the top wildlife photography competition for not-so-serious animals has released outtakes from last year’s contest. Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2026 Later albums include Weird Revolution (2001) as well as several EP compilations and studio outtakes. Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026 Piles of outtakes, each more compelling than the last. Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outtake

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outtake was in 1902

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“Outtake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outtake. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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