Definition

A term used to describe a specific length or amount of film or video, often referring to recorded scenes or events.

Example

The documentary included rare footage of the wildlife in their natural habitat.

Conversation

Did you see the footage from last night's game?

Yeah, it was incredible! Those last-minute plays were wild.

I can't believe how much footage they captured during the final seconds.

I know, right? It really made the highlights more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Footage → The word is formed from "foot" (from Old English "fōt", meaning the lower extremity of the leg) and "-age" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a related action or result). The term "footage" originally referred to the measurement of length in feet, and now commonly refers to a length of film or video.

Memory Tip

Think of measuring something in 'feet' ('foot') and how the '-age' suffix indicates a related result, which helps you remember that 'footage' refers to a length of film or video.

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