talkie

[ taw-kee ]

noun

, Older Use.

1. talking picture.

talkie

/ ˈtɔːkɪ /

noun

1. informal.
   an early film with a soundtrack Full nametalking picture

Word History and Origins

Origin of talkie¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; talk + (mov)ie

Example Sentences

On the screen, boxing stories — dramas and comedies — go back before talkies.

From Los Angeles Times

“Ramona” is often referenced as one of the great films of the silent era, but, as with many other early Hollywood players, the talkies took Carewe out of the game.

From Los Angeles Times

This musical focuses on a moment in Hollywood when actors, directors and producers were shifting away from silent movies to “talkies.”

From New York Times

High school baseball booster clubs are about to get a request from coaches: Can you give us $1,200 for a walkie talkie and ear piece for the 2024 season?

From Los Angeles Times

As the era of silent films gave way to “talkies,” the Playhouse became an important center for acting training.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cinema
• feature
• film
• flick
• motion picture
• picture
• show
• videotape