screenplay
noun
a motion-picture or television scenario.
screenplays
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pluralof screenplay.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Everything in McDonagh’s films stems from his screenplays, McDormand says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Van Zandt has no signs of slowing down anytime soon, as Page Six recently reported that he is working on screenplays “set in the Garden State.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
Davis had been working on a few screenplays while teaching, and his agent told him needed to move closer to the action to network and take meetings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Because the streamer’s standards are low, the screenplays Netflix produces are mediocre.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
For the next five decades, Houseman edited and wrote screenplays, earning admiration for his work.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
