B movie

noun

Synonyms of B movienext
: a cheaply produced movie

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An early career launched without shortcuts, with small roles in TV series and B movies until his major success as the star of the series ER, formed an actor who is able to inhabit the screen with disarming spontaneity. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 July 2026 But underneath, this micro-budget B movie is a jaundiced lament for the death of American individualism. — Time, 10 June 2026 Lowbrow sources such as Sunday funnies, B movies, and advertisements are present but are more diffuse, rarely coalescing into obvious quotation. — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Years earlier, these types might have flocked to indie film, reality television or B movies to gain a paycheck and a line on their résumé. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for B movie

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of B movie was in 1937

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“B movie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/B%20movie. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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