voice-over
Americannoun
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the voice of an offscreen narrator, announcer, or the like.
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a televised sequence, as in a commercial, using such a voice.
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any offscreen voice, as that of a character in a narrative.
noun
Etymology
Origin of voice-over
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Gallatin River in the Gallatin National Forest near Bozeman: The stirring fly-fishing scene at the end of “A River Runs Through It” is memorable for its Robert Redford voice-over: “Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it…. I am haunted by waters.”
Inspired by the popularity of the Japanese “Iron Chef” broadcast with an English voice-over, Food Network created an American adaptation, “Iron Chef America,” which premiered in 2005 and continued until 2018.
As for witnessing emotions, though, Melania’s inexpressive voice-over assures us that her guarded surface contains deep empathy for humankind.
From Los Angeles Times
Melania delivers voice-over narration as she goes from event to event and discusses her philanthropic platform, Be Best.
A voice-over tells me that it was Alexander, a grandfather, who painted the door red.
From Los Angeles Times
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