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Footage Definition & Meaning

footage
noun
  1. film that has been shot; "they had stock footage of lightning, tornados, and hurricanes"; "he edited the news footage"
  2. a rate of charging by the linear foot of work done

"Footage" in song lyrics

See how footage is used in real songs:

  • "And I know your whole life your raps, unedited footage"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Seven
  • "Documenters catch this most intimate footage"
    DJ Muggs vs. GZA f/ Masta Killa, Prodigal Sunn — Unstoppable Threats (Hip-Hop)
  • "When we get it's gon' be banned from TV footage"
    Kane & Abel f/ Soulja Slim, Mac, Big Ed, Fiend, Mia X, and Mystikal — Let's Go Get Em'

Usage tips for "footage"

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Frequently asked questions

What does footage mean?
film that has been shot; "they had stock footage of lightning, tornados, and hurricanes"; "he edited the news footage" a rate of charging by the linear foot of work done
What part of speech is footage?
Footage is a noun.
How many definitions does footage have?
Footage has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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