ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Screenplay

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Screenplay is a noun meaning (authorship, cinematography) A script for a movie or a television show; especially, the former specifically.

Meaning

(authorship, cinematography) A script for a movie or a television show; especially, the former specifically.

More Meanings

  1. To write a screenplay.

Example Sentences

I know Corinne would be happy if I started writing scripts again. Since my last screenplay, I haven't written anything in over four months.
Also, in the case of this novel, its adaption to the big screen in 1983, directed by James Ivory, screenplayed by Jhabvala herself—screenwriter of the year, London Critics Film Award, 1984—awarded with a BAFTA, and nominated for the Palme d'Or, gave rise to Heat and Dust's great success.

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Related dictionary entries include screenwriter, movie, script, scenario, synopsis, plot.

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