Film — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈfilm/

Meaning & Definition of Film

Film (noun)

  1. a thin skin or membranous covering, pellicle
  2. an abnormal growth on or in the eye
  3. a thin covering or coating

Film (verb)

  1. to cover with or as if with a film
  2. to make a video recording of or from
  3. to become covered or obscured with or as if with a film

Film (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track

    "watched a film on the Hopi Indians at the multicultural center"

    similar: flick, flicker, motion picture, movie, moving picture, picture
    related: animated cartoon, cartoon, docudrama, documentary, feature, featurette, short, short subject, silent, talkie, B movie, B picture, cofeature

  2. the art or business of making a movie

    "learned about some of the special-effects techniques used in film"

    similar: big screen, cinema, filmdom, filmland, filmmaking, movie, moviemaking, pictures, screen, silver screen
    related: Bollywood, Hollywood, showbiz, show business

Film (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in videotape

    similar: videotape, image, picture, rephotograph, retake, mug, photo, photograph, shoot, snap

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Film

The most common words with a similar meaning to Film:

flick, flicker, motion picture, movie, moving picture, picture, big screen, cinema, filmdom, filmland, filmmaking, moviemaking, pictures, screen, silver screen, videotape, image, rephotograph, retake, mug, photo, photograph, shoot, snap

Related Words for Film

animated cartoon, cartoon, docudrama, documentary, feature, featurette, short, short subject, silent, talkie, B movie, B picture, cofeature, Bollywood, Hollywood, showbiz, show business

Word Forms of Film

Inflections: films, filmed, filming

Derived words: filmless (adjective), filmable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Film

Middle English filme, from Old English filmen; akin to Greek pelma sole of the foot, Old English fell skin fell

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Film

Words & Phrases Containing Film

film badge, film noir, roll film, thin film, cling film, on film

Frequently Asked Questions about Film

What does "Film" mean?

"Film" means a thin skin or membranous covering, pellicle. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a thin skin or membranous covering, pellicle. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Film"?

Other words for "Film" include flick, flicker, motion picture, movie, moving picture, picture, big screen and cinema. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Film" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Film"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Film". Common alternatives include flick, flicker, motion picture, movie, moving picture, picture, big screen, cinema, filmdom and filmland.

How do you use "Film" in a sentence?

Examples of "Film" in a sentence: "watched a film on the Hopi Indians at the multicultural center"; "learned about some of the special-effects techniques used in film".

Is "Film" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Film" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Film" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Film" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Film"?

"Film" is pronounced /ˈfilm/.

What is the origin of the word "Film"?

"Film" comes from Middle English filme, from Old English filmen; akin to Greek pelma sole of the foot, Old English fell skin fell. First known use: before 12th century.