Synonyms

short subject

American

noun

Movies.

a short film, as a documentary or travelogue, shown as part of a program with a feature-length film.

short subject British

noun

a short film, esp one presented between screenings of a feature film

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Etymology

Origin of short subject

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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The Oscar nominees in the documentary short subject category are among some of the best films eligible for this year's Academy Award.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2022

He and Ben performed together in “Shoeshine,” which was nominated for a 1988 Academy Award in the short subject category.

From Washington Times • May 11, 2020

Best documentary short subject “The White Helmets” “Extremis” “Watani: My Homeland” “4.1 Miles” “Joe’s Violin”

From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2017

Featuring clips and interviews with Disney's associates, the program recalls the animated 1928 short subject "Steamboat Willie," which introduced Mickey Mouse.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2015

It was ten after nine that the Knute Rockne short subject next flashed on the screen and its interest was compelling from the start.

From Interference and Other Football Stories by Sherman, Harold Morrow

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