slice-of-life
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of slice-of-life
1890–95; attributive use of slice of life, translation of French tranche de vie, allegedly coined by dramatist Jean Jullien (1854–1919)
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Years before How to With John Wilson premiered on the same provider, the titular documentarian developed his distinct slice-of-life observational style through Vimeo-uploaded clips.
From Slate ● Jan. 23, 2026
That interest is clear as Dyer takes in the humdrum slice-of-life shuffling about at a yawn’s pace from the waiting area on our recent field trip.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2025
She was soft and complex in Leigh’s sensitive slice-of-life films, supplying the nuance necessary to perform Leigh’s dialogue with the right amount of recognizable benevolence.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2024
It’s an unapologetically soft ride in the slice-of-life sweepstakes, flecked with era-specific archival footage as connective tissue, but with a sneaky, gathering poignancy that prioritizes the journey over story payoffs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
“It’s a very humanistic, character-driven, slice-of-life story,” Lucy DeVito said.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
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