rockumentary

noun

rock·​u·​men·​ta·​ry
ˌräkyəˈmentərē,
-yü-,
-ˈmen‧trē
plural -es
: a documentary relating to rock music

Word History

Etymology

blend of rock entry 4 and documentary entry 2

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rockumentary was in 1969

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“Rockumentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rockumentary. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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