C1noun2K

UK/["/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/"]/US/["/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/"]/

Meaning of Footage

part of a film showing a particular event

In simple words: A video or film recording.

Footage in a sentence

  • old film footage of the moon landing
  • People see live footage of the war at home on their televisions.
  • I moved from an apartment into a house with three times the **square footage**.

How to use Footage

Used frequently in media and film contexts. It's not appropriate in casual conversation unless discussing movies or videos. Avoid using in formal written contexts.

Grammar pattern

footage + of + subject

Memory hint

Think of 'footage' as the 'feet' of films, capturing the movement.

Related words

Collocations with Footage

  • raw footage
  • surveillance footage
  • archival footage
  • aerial footage
  • news footage

Synonyms for Footage

Opposites of Footage

Common mistakes with Footage

  • Confused with 'foot' or 'footed', thinking they are similar.
  • Incorrectly using 'footage' as a countable noun.
  • Mixing up between 'footage' and 'recording'.

Compare Footage with Video, Film, Recording, Clip, Sequence

Footage appears in

Footage in other languages

More words like Footage

People also search for

  • Footage meaning
  • meaning of Footage
  • Footage definition
  • define Footage
  • what does Footage mean
  • Footage means
  • how to use Footage

Frequently asked questions about Footage

What does Footage mean?

A video or film recording.

What is the definition of Footage?

part of a film showing a particular event

How do you use Footage in a sentence?

old film footage of the moon landing

Can you give another example of Footage?

People see live footage of the war at home on their televisions.

What are synonyms for Footage?

Common alternatives include video, film, recording, clip, sequence.

What is the opposite of Footage?

Opposite meanings include silence, stillness.

What words go with Footage?

It commonly pairs with raw footage, surveillance footage, archival footage, aerial footage, news footage.

What are common mistakes when using Footage?

Confused with 'foot' or 'footed', thinking they are similar. Incorrectly using 'footage' as a countable noun. Mixing up between 'footage' and 'recording'.

How do you pronounce Footage?

US: /["/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Footage?

Used frequently in media and film contexts. It's not appropriate in casual conversation unless discussing movies or videos. Avoid using in formal written contexts.

What CEFR level is Footage?

"Footage" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.