English · Arts & Literature
screenplay
/ˈskriːn.pleɪ/
[/ˈskriːn.pleɪ/]
film script
Advancednoun
Definition
The written script for a film, including the dialogue and descriptions of the action.
Example
Her screenplay was so well written that several famous directors competed to make the film.
Her screenplay was so well written that several famous directors competed to make the film.
Etymology
A compound of 'screen' (the cinema screen) and 'play', from the early 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
The film equivalent of a stage play's script.