foley
Foley (noun) means the art of creating and recording everyday sound effects for film, television, and games. Example: “The footsteps in the film were added later using foley.”
How to use foley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe craft (or the person doing it) of making realistic sound effects for film and TV, like footsteps or rustling clothes.
Word forms
foleys plural, Foleys plural
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The footsteps in the film were added later using _____.
Etymology
Named after Jack Foley, a sound effects pioneer at Universal Studios in the early 20th century.
Rhymes for foley
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What does “foley” mean?
The word “foley” means the art of creating and recording everyday sound effects for film, television, and games. In plain terms, the craft (or the person doing it) of making realistic sound effects for film and TV, like footsteps or rustling clothes.
How do you pronounce “foley”?
“Foley” is pronounced FOH-lee (/ˈfoʊli/ in IPA).
How do you use “foley” in a sentence?
Here is “foley” used in a sentence: “The footsteps in the film were added later using foley.”
What part of speech is “foley”?
“Foley” is a noun.
Where does the word “foley” come from?
The word “foley” dates back to around 1900. Named after Jack Foley, a sound effects pioneer at Universal Studios in the early 20th century.
Is “foley” a common word?
“Foley” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “foley” have?
“Foley” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the art of creating and recording everyday sound effects for film, television, and games.