voice-over
noun
1
a
: the voice of an unseen narrator speaking (as in a motion picture or television commercial)
b
: the voice of a visible character (as in a motion picture) expressing unspoken thoughts
2
: a recording of a voice-over
Examples of voice-over in a Sentence
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With melancholy and playfulness both, Seed threads in her own introspective voice-over and contemporary footage (poring over material, visiting her dad, sparring with a boyfriend).
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
From its cute-fake soundstage-town setting to the authoritative yet chummy voice-over narration (courtesy of Nick Offerman), The Life of Chuck works doggedly to give you the warm fuzzies—and a little bit of that fuzz goes a long way.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 June 2025
Netflix released the trailer for the reality TV show on YouTube on Wednesday, which starts with a voice-over of a cheerleader talking about how the DCC will always be in each other’s lives before explaining the harsh reality of trying out to be a Cowboys cheerleader with all the talent.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2025
In voice-over, June tells us that Boston falls (which is to say, rises) 19 days after Mayday’s attack — that the fighting was over before the Marines ever landed in Southie.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2025
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
From its cute-fake soundstage-town setting to the authoritative yet chummy voice-over narration (courtesy of Nick Offerman), The Life of Chuck works doggedly to give you the warm fuzzies—and a little bit of that fuzz goes a long way.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 June 2025
Netflix released the trailer for the reality TV show on YouTube on Wednesday, which starts with a voice-over of a cheerleader talking about how the DCC will always be in each other’s lives before explaining the harsh reality of trying out to be a Cowboys cheerleader with all the talent.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2025
In voice-over, June tells us that Boston falls (which is to say, rises) 19 days after Mayday’s attack — that the fighting was over before the Marines ever landed in Southie.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for voice-over
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“Voice-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice-over. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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