soundtrack

noun

sound·​track ˈsau̇n(d)-ˌtrak How to pronounce soundtrack (audio)
variants or less commonly sound track
1
: a track (as on a movie film or television videotape) that carries the sound record
2
: the sound recorded on a soundtrack
especially : the music on a soundtrack

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An accompanying film, also directed by Johnson, is set to a soundtrack by Frédéric Sanchez. Katie Abel, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 The retail chain found in malls across the country is selling pins, hoodies, shirts, totes, jewelry, satin bonnets and other accessories, including posters and a vinyl of the movie's soundtrack. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 So, too, is the film’s music, composer Anthony Willis and soundtrack artist Charli XCX entwining raspy strings with grimy, ominous shudders. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026 The Skipper Society is themed to the classic attraction Jungle Cruise and the soundtrack even plays the queue music throughout the lounge. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soundtrack

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of soundtrack was in 1928

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“Soundtrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundtrack. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

sound track

noun
: the area on a motion-picture film that carries the sound record

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