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

Best known for his frequent collaborations with Wes Anderson, Ryan has most recently been seen in Asteroid City, his other projects with the filmmaker being Moonrise Kingdom, Isle of Dogs and a stop-motion Sony Xperia commercial, as well as a short film directed by Anderson. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025

This beautiful stop-motion spectacle is a darker rendition than is typical of Pinocchio stories, putting the beloved puppet in a dangerous Italy with fascism on the rise and the very real terrors of the adult world all around him. —Tim Grierson, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025

Twenty years ago, Laika decided to re-invent stop-motion animation from its boutique-style studio in Portland, Ore. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025

Zhang’s signature style—an inventive blend of stop-motion, 2D hand-drawing, and experimental storytelling—has become a hallmark of her work, drawing attention for both its artistic innovation and emotional resonance. —Maria Williams, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025

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