stop-motion

noun

stop-mo·​tion ˈstäp-ˈmō-shən 

often attributive

: a filming technique in which successive positions of objects (such as clay models) are photographed to produce the appearance of movement

Examples of stop-motion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bonus episodes also include stop-motion animation toy versions of the movie’s characters acting out some of the original film’s biggest moments and interactive games focused on the character’s backstage lives. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

The Nightmare Before Christmas has become arguably one of the most renowned stop-motion-animation films. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026

The whimsical stop-motion film, which required four hours of filming for each second of animation, features clay characters dressed in replica pieces from Levi’s new collections. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

For many, stop-motion holds a real nostalgia, Henderson said — another theme of the show, dovetailing with Michael’s yearning. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stop-motion

• commotion
• demotion
• devotion
• emotion
• laotian
• promotion
• locomotion
• lotion
• notion
• ocean
• potion