filmstrip

noun

film·​strip ˈfilm-ˌstrip How to pronounce filmstrip (audio)
: a strip of film bearing a sequence of images for projection as still pictures

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Both in the camera during shooting and in the projector during screenings, the VistaVision process turns the physical filmstrip on its side, running horizontally through the machine to create a larger image of richer depth and clarity. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Early attendees of the film capitalized on the fanfare and listed exclusive movie memorabilia, including rare filmstrips that were distributed at select screenings. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 Yes, the filmstrips look old, but that’s par for the course in Widow’s Bay, where all tech is frozen a few decades in the past. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 June 2026 Inspired by her Dior full-body filmstrip dress, celebrity nail artist Zola Ganzorigt painted on filmlike designs along the top of a bare nail. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for filmstrip

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First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of filmstrip was in 1896

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“Filmstrip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filmstrip. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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filmstrip

noun
film·​strip ˈfilm-ˌstrip How to pronounce filmstrip (audio)
: a strip of film for projecting still pictures on a screen
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