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

Laika has unveiled a final trailer for Wildwood, its sixth stop-motion feature opening exclusively in theatres on October 23. — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

After more than 15 years, Laika’s ambitious stop-motion adaptation of Wildwood is finally coming to theaters. — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026

The film, which will include stop-motion animation and live-action sequences, is an adaptation of Shane Jones’ cult novel exploring the tension between escaping war through imagination and confronting its reality. — Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

Key and Peele — who rose to fame together through their sketch comedy show, which ran from 2012 to 2015 — last worked together on the 2022 Wendell & Wild; the stars costarred in the stop-motion animation movie, voicing a pair of demon brothers. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 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