noun
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footage
FUU-tihj
Footage (noun) means Recorded video or film material. Example: “The documentary used rare footage of wildlife filmed deep in the rainforest.”
noun
1
Recorded video or film material.
"The documentary used rare footage of wildlife filmed deep in the rainforest."
"The news channel showed footage from the security camera."
"They pieced together old home movie footage for the tribute."
2
A measurement expressed in feet, especially the area of a space.
"The estate agent listed the square footage of each room."
How to use footage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually means recorded video; less commonly, a measurement in feet.
Common pairings
security footage
square footage
raw footage
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Etymology
From foot (the unit of length) + -age.
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What does “footage” mean?
The word “footage” means recorded video or film material. In plain terms, usually means recorded video; less commonly, a measurement in feet.
How do you pronounce “footage”?
“Footage” is pronounced FUU-tihj (/ˈfʊtɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “footage” in a sentence?
Here is “footage” used in a sentence: “The news channel showed footage from the security camera.”
What part of speech is “footage”?
“Footage” is a noun.
Is “footage” a common word?
“Footage” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “footage” have?
“Footage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: recorded video or film material.
What is the difference between 'footage' and 'film'?
'Footage' refers to raw or recorded video and film material, often unedited clips captured by a camera. 'Film' can mean a finished, edited movie or the physical medium itself, so footage is usually the raw content that a film is made from.
Is 'footage' countable or uncountable?
'Footage' is an uncountable noun, so you say 'some footage' or 'a lot of footage' rather than 'footages'. To count it, use a phrase like 'a piece of footage' or 'hours of footage'.
What are common words used with 'footage'?
'Footage' often pairs with words such as raw, security, surveillance, aerial, archive, and behind-the-scenes. You typically 'capture', 'shoot', 'review', or 'release' footage.
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