Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

noun

1. an association whose membership is comprised of thousands of professionals in cinema production, established in 1927 and primarily known for the annual Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars. AMPAS

Pronunciation Note

The long official name of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is commonly shortened to simply the Academy or to the abbreviation AMPAS. Some speakers pronounce the abbreviation . However, this shorter pronunciation appears to be rare.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Just one photoplayer, which Rinaudo restored and donated to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, exists in a public space.

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The film was released in 1988, but it has resurfaced in the last few years, attracting sold-out crowds at the American Cinematheque and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences paid tribute to the musician's "genius" compositions which "built tension, ignited adrenaline and gave stories their pulse".

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On Thursday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it had invited 534 new members across its 19 branches.

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Just last week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Parton would receive an honorary Oscar for her humanitarian work in November.

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