Word
footage
US/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/
UK/fˈʊtɪdʒ/
Definitions
01recorded video
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. video or film of a particular event.
n. a sequence of film or video, especially one depicting a specific event or activity. Uncountable in most contexts.
日本語:映像※
“The news showed grainy footage of the robbery taken by a security camera.”
“The documentary filmmaker spent months reviewing archival footage to find the few seconds that captured the politician's private reaction to the news.”
Usage
Often used with adjectives like 'raw', 'archival', or 'security'.
02length in feet
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. the total length of something measured in feet.
n. a measurement of distance or length expressed in feet. Can be countable or uncountable depending on the specific measurement context.
“The builder calculated the square footage of the room before buying the carpet.”
“The real estate agent emphasised the total square footage of the property, noting that the high ceilings made the space feel even larger.”
Usage
Commonly appears in the compound 'square footage' for area measurements.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “footage” in context.
Verb
01. capture the footage
“A bystander managed to capture the footage of the meteor on his smartphone.”
verb + noun
02. edit the footage
“The documentary filmmaker is currently editing the footage for the final cut.”
verb + noun
03. release the footage
“The police department decided to release the footage to the public to aid the investigation.”
verb + noun
04. review the footage
“The security team spent hours reviewing the footage to identify the suspect.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. grainy footage
“The grainy footage from the old CCTV camera made it difficult to see faces.”
adj + noun
06. raw footage
“The news station broadcast the raw footage without any commentary or filters.”
adj + noun
07. unseen footage
“The special edition of the film includes previously unseen footage from the set.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. amount of footage
“The director was overwhelmed by the sheer amount of footage they had recorded.”
measure + of + noun
09. archive footage
“The historical program used archive footage to illustrate life in the 1920s.”
noun + noun
10. footage shows
Real-World Examples
“The footage became one of the most recognisable pieces of evidence of police violence during student-led protests that shook Serbia.” “Footage sent to the BBC shows destroyed houses in Stourbridge, with scorched earth and burnt out trees nearby.” “The footage shows children wearing racing bibs and caps with the Bet365 logo while taking part in the race.” “What is not at all clear from the footage, however, is what actually caused the crash.” Etymology
From foot (unit of length) + -age.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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