screenplay
A screenplay is a written document that outlines the story, characters, and dialogue for a movie or TV show. It's like a blueprint for the film.
When people talk about a screenplay, they usually mean it as a way to describe the script of a movie or TV show before it's made. Think about all the movies you've seen - how did the writers come up with that plot twist? Or those hilarious lines between friends? They likely started by writing a screenplay. In film schools and production companies, screenplays are often discussed as a necessary step in bringing a story to life on the big or small screen.
How common is "screenplay"?
It appears most frequently in newspaper texts and less often in other writings.
noun
(authorship, cinematography) A script for a movie or a television show; especially, the former specifically.
Example: I know Corinne would be happy if I started writing scripts again. Since my last screenplay, I haven't written anything in over four months.
Real examples of "screenplay" in context
