photodrama

[ foh-tuh-drah-muh, -dram-uh ]

noun

1. photoplay.

Other Words From

• pho·to·dra·mat·ic [foh-toh-dr, uh, -, mat, -ik], adjective
• pho·to·dram·a·tist [foh-t, uh, -, dram, -, uh, -tist, -, drah, -m, uh, -], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of photodrama¹

First recorded in 1915–20; photo- + drama

Example Sentences

He believed they were not common in the photodrama, still one might be found.

From Project Gutenberg

The room appeared to contain a miscellaneous collection of articles needed in the ruder sort of photodrama.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet this appeared to be one of the unavoidable penalties incurred by those who engaged in the art of photodrama.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• cinema
• feature film
• flick
• talkie