montage
Montage (noun) means a single work made by combining separate pieces — images, clips, sounds, or text — into one composition. Example: “The artist created a montage from old newspaper clippings and photographs.”
How to Use Montage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA piece made by combining separate images, clips, or sounds into one — very common in films to show time passing quickly.
Word Forms
montaged past tense, montages plural, montages singular
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The artist created a _____ from old newspaper clippings and photographs.
Etymology
An unadapted borrowing from French montage, "assembly" or "putting together."
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What does “montage” mean?
The word “montage” means a single work made by combining separate pieces — images, clips, sounds, or text — into one composition. In plain terms, a piece made by combining separate images, clips, or sounds into one — very common in films to show time passing quickly.
How do you pronounce “montage”?
“Montage” is pronounced mon-TAHZH (/mɑnˈtɑʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “montage” in a sentence?
Here is “montage” used in a sentence: “The artist created a montage from old newspaper clippings and photographs.”
What part of speech is “montage”?
“Montage” is a noun.
Where does the word “montage” come from?
The word “montage” comes from French. An unadapted borrowing from French montage, "assembly" or "putting together.".
Is “montage” a common word?
“Montage” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “montage” have?
“Montage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a single work made by combining separate pieces — images, clips, sounds, or text — into one composition.