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filming

American  
[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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Even when the filming stops, the drama continues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Kirkwood replied saying that meeting viewers down the years, while out and about filming, had been "so special".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The pair got married shortly after filming the BBC show.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

While FaceTiming Paul before she begins filming “The Bachelorette,” Mortensen apologizes for his behavior and tells Paul “save a rose for me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

He’s holding his camera in front of him, filming.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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