slice-of-life
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of slice-of-life
1890–95; attributive use of slice of life, translation of French tranche de vie, allegedly coined by dramatist Jean Jullien (1854–1919)
Example Sentences
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The guests stick to storytelling and slice-of-life material that doesn’t date, which is why the episodes can attract an audience years after being taped.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Years before How to With John Wilson premiered on the same provider, the titular documentarian developed his distinct slice-of-life observational style through Vimeo-uploaded clips.
From Slate ● Jan. 23, 2026
She was soft and complex in Leigh’s sensitive slice-of-life films, supplying the nuance necessary to perform Leigh’s dialogue with the right amount of recognizable benevolence.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2024
It’s an unapologetically soft ride in the slice-of-life sweepstakes, flecked with era-specific archival footage as connective tissue, but with a sneaky, gathering poignancy that prioritizes the journey over story payoffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
He switched to shooting on his phone, and instead of presenting full narratives, he focused on smaller, slice-of-life of moments that captured the odd and charming corners of the city.
From New York Times ● Jun. 8, 2023
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