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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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Born in 1951, in Dunfermline, Fife, Allan became interested in snorkelling and diving after watching Jacques Cousteau's film, The Silent World, a 1956 documentary which was one of the first to use underwater filming.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

One even realized this after filming was completed, and she dumped her podcasting boyfriend.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

After filming more than 40 episodes, the farewell felt bittersweet for the performers.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“I did not enjoy filming it,” she confesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I didn’t remember her ever filming this, but then again, when she was here, I never had paid much attention to what she did when she wasn’t with me.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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