live-action

adjective

live-ac·​tion ˈlīv-ˈak-shən How to pronounce live-action (audio)
variants or less commonly live action
1
: of, relating to, or featuring cinematography that is not produced by animation
a live-action film
2
: done or performed live and usually in person
a live-action performance
live-action role-playing games

Examples of live-action in a Sentence

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The Horizon franchise keeps on chugging with a live-action feature film also in development, which may be released before the third game in the franchise. Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025 Last year, The Acolyte brought an all-new era of the Star Wars timeline into live-action, bringing some awesome High Republic-era ships to life in stunning detail. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2025 The news comes after the couple was spotted pushing a stroller around on Saturday in Australia where Cavill is currently filming Amazon MGM’s live-action Voltron film. Mckinley Franklin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2025 After the show, Backus continued to voice Mr. Magoo and scored roles in films like Disney’s live-action Pete’s Dragon in 1977. Colson Thayer, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for live-action 

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of live-action was in 1936

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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

live-action

adjective
live-ac·​tion
ˈlīv-ˈak-shən
1
: of, relating to, or featuring cinematography that is not produced by animation
2
: done or performed live and usually in person
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