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video essay

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of an essay combining narration, visuals, and editing techniques through the medium of video.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From video + essay.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 視頻論文 /视频论文 (shìpín lùnwén) — video essay
  • Spanish: videoensayo — video essay