Synonyms for film

Synonyms for (noun) film

Synonyms: film

Definition: a thin coating or layer

Usage: the table was covered with a film of dust

Similar words: physical object, object

Definition: a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

Usage: it was full of rackets, balls and other objects


Synonyms: film, photographic film

Definition: photographic material consisting of a base of celluloid covered with a photographic emulsion; used to make negatives or transparencies

Similar words: photographic material, photographic paper

Definition: light-sensitive paper on which photograph can be printed


Synonyms: plastic film, film

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

Similar words: sheet, flat solid

Definition: a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width


Similar words: wrap, wrapper, wrapping

Definition: the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped


Synonyms: film, celluloid, cinema

Definition: a medium that disseminates moving pictures

Usage: theater pieces transferred to celluloid; this story would be good cinema; film coverage of sporting events

Similar words: medium

Definition: a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information


Synonyms: motion picture, motion-picture show, movie, moving picture, moving-picture show, film, flick, pic, picture, picture show

Definition: a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

Usage: they went to a movie every Saturday night; the film was shot on location

Similar words: product, production

Definition: an artifact that has been created by someone or some process

Usage: they improve their product every year; they export most of their agricultural production


Similar words: show

Definition: a social event involving a public performance or entertainment

Usage: they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway


Synonyms for (verb) film

Synonyms: take, shoot, film

Definition: make a film or photograph of something

Usage: take a scene; shoot a movie

Similar words: record, put down, enter

Definition: make a record of; set down in permanent form


Synonyms: film

Definition: record in film

Usage: The coronation was filmed

Similar words: record, put down, enter

Definition: make a record of; set down in permanent form


Similar words: make, create

Definition: make or cause to be or to become

Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor


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