# biopic

/ˈbaɪoʊˌpɪk/ (US) · /bˌaɪəʊpˈɪk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/biopic
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

a movie that tells the true story of a real person's life. It is a mix of the words 'biography' and 'picture'.

For teachers: a biographical motion picture depicting the life of a specific historical or contemporary figure. A portmanteau of 'biography' and 'picture'.

## Examples

- The new biopic about the famous singer is very popular.
- The actor spent months studying old footage to prepare for his role in the upcoming biopic about the scientist.
- While some critics praised the biopic for its visual style, others argued that it took too many creative liberties with the historical facts of the subject's life.

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