indie

noun

in·​die ˈin-dē How to pronounce indie (audio)
1
: one that is independent
especially : an unaffiliated record or movie production company
2
: something (such as a record or film) produced by an indie
indie adjective

Examples of indie in a Sentence

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The series is set to begin production later this year and underlines efforts by Nebula as an indie streaming platform to work with big name Hollywood players. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025 Their earliest releases came in the form of four EPs—each titled after a season—and were released by a tiny Norwegian indie seemingly created just for them. Bill Kopp, SPIN, 27 Jan. 2025 Barbara Crampton, super supporter of indie first time filmmakers. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025 Comments Though the Sundance Film Festival takes place in the middle of awards season, the stars always make time to head to the quaint ski town of Park City to celebrate the latest indies and TV shows. Ew Staff, EW.com, 25 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for indie 

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration from independent

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of indie was in 1928

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“Indie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indie. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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