films
English meaning: Films
Definition
A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.
Example
“a clear plastic film for wrapping food”
Another example: “A thin film of oil floated on the surface of the puddle.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Plural of 'film': most commonly motion pictures ('classic films'), but also thin coatings or layers ('a film of oil') and photographic film. The 'movie' sense is everyday (esp. British); the 'thin layer' sense is more technical.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old English 'filmen' 'membrane, thin skin'; the cinema sense arose around 1900 from the photographic film strip.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- watch films
- classic films
- short films
- thin film
- film of dust
Word Forms
film (n/v); films; filmed; filming
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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