screenplay

CEFRB2

/ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The written plan and dialogue for a film.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    To write a screenplay.

Examples

  • She became famous after having written the screenplay for that movie.

  • 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.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A script for a movie or a television show; especially, the former specifically.

More examples

In context

  • Tom wrote the screenplay.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The writer finished the blank for the new action movie about space explorers.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From screen + play.