voice-over

noun

ˈvȯis-ˌō-vər 

1

a

: the voice of an unseen narrator speaking (as in a motion picture or television commercial)

b

: the voice of a visible character (as in a motion picture) expressing unspoken thoughts

2

: a recording of a voice-over

Examples of voice-over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Starting out as the Wormser Agency, KMR was formed in 1957 as the first voice-over and commercial agency in LA. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025

If an institution like Harvard cannot resist tyranny when applied to it, then who can? KARL (voice-over): The Ivy League University refuses Trump's latest demands, putting billions in federal funding on the line. —ABC News, 20 Apr. 2025

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk made surprise appearances to the Peninsula this weekend as … crosswalk voice-overs? —Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025

As a very vocal fan of the series, Puth, 33, plays the role of Haley's boyfriend, Justin, via voice-over. —Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1947, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for voice-over

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover

Kids Definition

voice-over

noun

ˈvȯi-ˌsō-vər

: the voice in a film or television program of a person who is heard but not seen or not seen actually talking