intercut

verb

in·​ter·​cut ˌin-tər-ˈkət How to pronounce intercut (audio)
intercut; intercutting; intercuts

transitive verb

1
: to insert (a contrasting camera shot) into a take by cutting
2
: to insert a contrasting camera shot into (a take) by cutting

intransitive verb

: to alternate contrasting camera shots by cutting

Examples of intercut in a Sentence

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This novel intercuts past and present, keeping the suspense at a fever pitch amid nuanced portraits of the out-of-touch Van Laars, their hangers-on and the locals who both depend on and resent them. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024 Hilariously, the editors intercut this with the Texan guests getting ready with bright lipstick and light-up flower crowns. Emma Soren, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024 De Palma ratchets up the tension, intercutting Carrie’s tentative steps toward normalcy with her tormentors’ cruel prank preparations. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024 The directors intercut these tough moments with displays of joyous camaraderie, such as a graduation party for Louis where everyone dances to old time rock ‘n’ roll. Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for intercut 

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of intercut was in 1932

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“Intercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercut. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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