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filming

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[fil-ming] / ˈfɪl mɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or period of photographing, especially of a motion picture.


Etymology

Origin of filming

First recorded in 1885–90; film + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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A plan was hatched to find two couples to traverse Europe—trying ranch with different foods, engaging with locals and filming themselves doing both.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Parsons finally reached a deal with two production companies and A24, with filming taking place in summer 2025.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

A year ago, Garcia Venegas was filming his brother’s arrest during a raid on their coastal Alabama construction site when he was tackled by agents, who ignored his pleas that he was a citizen.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

White appeared in the finale via video call while filming “The White Lotus” Season 4 in France.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

So today, a special block has been set aside for filming.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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