biopic

noun

bio·​pic ˈbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌpik How to pronounce biopic (audio)
: a biographical movie

Examples of biopic in a Sentence

We watched a biopic about Beethoven.
Recent Examples on the Web The new biopic Back to Black (in theaters Friday, May 17) depicts Winehouse’s origins and whirlwind success. Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024 The new biopic Back to Black tries (and, in our critic's opinion, fails) to reexamine that legacy through a dramatized lens, tracing the arc of Winehouse’s upbringing, influences, successes, and struggles. Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for biopic 

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Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 2 + pic entry 1

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biopic was in 1947

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“Biopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biopic. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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