narration

noun

nar·​ra·​tion na-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce narration (audio)
nə-
1
: the act or process or an instance of narrating
2
narrational adjective

Examples of narration in a Sentence

The novel uses first-person narration. They got a famous actor to do the narration for the documentary. an actor who does narrations for documentaries
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The narration by Homeland star Damian Lewis, who attended the world premiere, has also won praise. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 May 2025 Through the inquisitive narration provided by Tom Hanks. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 22 May 2025 Arnett’s narration is conversational but authoritative, proud but not self-aggrandizing. Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 12 May 2025 The close third-person narration, which swings between Adam and Teddy section to section, deftly reveals the conflicts that roil within them. John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for narration

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of narration was in the 15th century

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“Narration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/narration. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

narration

noun
nar·​ra·​tion na-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce narration (audio)
nə-
1
: the act or process or an instance of telling a story
2
narrational
-shnəl How to pronounce narration (audio)
-shən-ᵊl
adjective

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