biopic

noun

bio·​pic ˈbī-(ˌ)ō-ˌpik How to pronounce biopic (audio)
: a biographical movie

Examples of biopic in a Sentence

We watched a biopic about Beethoven.
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In 2022, aspects of Bobbi Kristina's life were recounted in Kasi Lemmons' biopic, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, starring Naomi Ackie as Whitney. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026 Davis broke a little news when intro-ing Mitchell’s table mate Cameron Crowe, telling the ballroom that Meryl Streep has been officially confirmed to star in the Mitchell biopic being produced by Crowe. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026 Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch shine as Bob and Rita Marley, respectively, in this biopic of a cultural icon. Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Feb. 2026 Cultural shifts—including recent documentaries and a biopic—have cast Milli Vanilli in a more sympathetic light, with Morvan remaining zen about the Grammy outcome. Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for biopic

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 2 + pic entry 1

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biopic was in 1947

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“Biopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biopic. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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