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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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Back in the UK, we then visited the south-east London phone shop on three occasions, secretly filming conversations with two shop workers.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

If elected, Pratt reportedly plans to continue filming inside City Hall, transforming public office into an ongoing serialized production.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

The other man, who was filming the act, identified himself as a 27-year-old singer.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Compounding the problem, the Los Angeles area has more than 100 jurisdictions, many of which have their own set of rules and regulations regarding filming.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

That one hot July day of filming in the burning wheat field produced the only shots ever taken for the movie.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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