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cutscene

American  
[kuht-seen] / ˈkʌtˌsin /

noun

plural

cutscenes

  1. a sequence in a video game that is not generally interactive, used to advance the storyline.

Example Sentences

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The video includes references to Swift’s eating disorder, which she revealed in a documentary, and pokes fun at herself with a cutscene that breaks in midway.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2022

In the final fight, it seemed beautifully poetic that the host let the cutscene play out.

From The Verge • May 11, 2022

And Halo fans have already shown they’re a persistent bunch, having spent seven years trying to get into a cutscene room in Halo: Reach.

From The Verge • Dec. 11, 2021

Screenshot: Jay Peters / The Verge After that, the event took an interesting twist, moving the perspective under the surface of the island to a CGI cutscene.

From The Verge • Dec. 4, 2021

In one cutscene, Jack, the main character, peaced out after a boss fight in hilarious fashion.

From The Verge • Oct. 4, 2021

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