film
Pronunciation
/fɪlm/

Definition & Meaning of "film"in English

Film
01

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

film definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
films
Examples
The film we watched last night was a gripping thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very end.
02

a light-sensitive material that is used for capturing photographic images

film definition and meaning

What is "film"?

Film is a light-sensitive material used in cameras to capture images. When light hits the film inside the camera, it creates a hidden image that can be developed into a visible photograph. Film comes in rolls and is used in traditional cameras to take pictures. After taking the photos, the film needs to be processed in a lab to produce the actual prints.

03

a thin coating or layer

04

a thin sheet of (usually plastic and usually transparent) material used to wrap or cover things

to film
01

to capture or record moving images, typically using a camera or video recording device

Transitive: to film an audiovisual piece
to film definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
film
3rd person singular
films
Present participle
filming
Past simple
filmed
Past participle
filmed
Examples
She films short videos for her YouTube channel regularly.
02

to create a movie or video recording based on a story, event, or subject

Transitive: to film an event or story
Examples
The documentary crew films wildlife in their natural habitat.
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