noun
Uncommon
montage
mon-TAHZH
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.”
noun
1
A single work made by combining separate pieces — images, clips, sounds, or text — into one composition.
"The artist created a montage from old newspaper clippings and photographs."
2
A film or video sequence made of short clips edited together, often to condense the passage of time.
"The training montage showed him getting stronger over several months."
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.
Common pairings
a training montage
photo montage
edit a montage
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Word forms
- Plural
- montages
- Third person singular
- montages
- Past tense
- montaged
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Etymology
An unadapted borrowing from French montage, "assembly" or "putting together."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for montage
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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.
