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.
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The biopic, set to star the late William Hurt as Gregg Allman, was ultimately canceled in the wake of Jones' death. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Lopez most recently appeared on the big screen in the wrestling biopic Unstoppable. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Art Bell biopic), who will adapt the screenplay with George Tillman Jr. (The Hate U Give) directing. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025 Her recent credits include Hulu’s feature Suncoast and Ethan Hawke’s Flannery O’Connor biopic Wildcat. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for biopic

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 1 May. 2025.

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