Examples of “documentary” in a Sentence

noun A film or program that presents facts about a real subject.

• We watched a documentary about coral reefs last night.
• The documentary on the history of bread taught me a lot.
• Our teacher showed the class a documentary about life in the Arctic.
• Fifteen documentaries are in sharp-elbowed competition to be among the five Oscar nominees. — Brooks Barnes, Documentaries Jostle Against Oscar Obscurity (2014)

adj Based on or consisting of documents; presented factually.

• The museum has documentary evidence of the treaty signing.
• The lawyer needs documentary proof, such as letters or receipts, before the hearing.
• Historians rely on documentary sources like diaries and official records.