film clip

noun

1. a strip of motion-picture film, especially an excerpt from a longer film or one inserted as part of another presentation, as of a telecast or full-length motion picture.

Word History and Origins

Origin of film clip¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Burstein amply and nimbly illustrates the conversation with film clips, newsreel footage, photographs and interviews.

From Salon

You illustrated her story with photos and film clips.

From Salon

Furthermore, the researchers used the film clip and the resulting analyses to design an energy-efficient synthesis concept.

From Science Daily

Surrogates spoke for him, as well as a film clip of him being told of his nomination that played around the country, said Thomas Doherty, professor of American Studies at Brandeis University.

From Seattle Times

Nickels, in addition to posting the Mengele-linked film clip, earlier this month tweeted “massive respect to ... military veterans that have taken a stand” against scientists he asserted had lied about research “impacting national security.”

From Los Angeles Times