1
a
: the voice of an unseen narrator speaking (as in a motion picture or television commercial)
b
: the voice of a visible character (as in a motion picture) expressing unspoken thoughts
2
: a recording of a voice-over

Examples of voice-over in a Sentence

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In a navy suit and crisp tie, surrounded by security detail and photographers, Blair walked through the village for seven minutes, Adra says in a voice-over. Leah Asmelash, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024 The station then aired a one-minute video tribute to Radcliffe that included highlights of his career and a voice-over eulogy. Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024 Alas, the doorbell rings and Stephen’s voice-over intrudes, bulldozing the intimacy. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024 The companion video concept shows Kardashian in the middle of a photo shoot confirming a dinner date on a phone message in a voice-over. Hannah Malach, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for voice-over 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1947, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of voice-over was circa 1947

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“Voice-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voice-over. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

voice-over

noun
ˈvȯi-ˌsō-vər
: the voice in a film or television program of a person who is heard but not seen or not seen actually talking
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