screenplay
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈskɹinˌpɫeɪ// UK //skɹˈiːnpleɪ// screen·play
n. the written text of a movie or TV show. It includes the dialogue and directions for the actors and camera.
n. the written text of a film, play, or television programme, comprising dialogue and stage directions. Typically refers to the script before production begins.
She wrote a screenplay about a space adventure.
The director hired a new writer to polish the screenplay before filming started.
The screenplay's tight structure and sharp dialogue earned it critical acclaim, proving that a strong script is the foundation of any successful film.
From screen + play.