Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for documentary. Search instead for documental.
Definitions

documentary

[dok-yuh-men-tuh-ree, -tree] / ˌdɒk yəˈmɛn tə ri, -tri /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In 2002, Errol Morris interviewed Donald Trump about Citizen Kane—he was making a documentary about the movie, one he didn’t ultimately finish.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

If you’re endlessly fascinated by cults and crave another documentary dose, this month brings two very different offerings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Augustus Mensah's story featured prominently in the BBC's 2024 Disclosure documentary "Slavery At Sea" and File on 4's "Invisible Souls".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Balboa remembers a documentary made before the tournament in which a journalist traveled around New York and asked people to identify members of the World Cup team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

One of the most famous envision- ings was in Carl Sagan’s landmark PBS documentary TV series Cosmos.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro




Vocabulary lists containing documentary


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "documentary" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com