Documentary

Pronunciation: /ˌdɑːkjəˈmɛntəriː/

Documentary (noun)

  1. A movie or TV show that tells true stories about real events or people.
  2. A program that provides factual information about a subject, often educational.

Examples

  • The documentary explored the lives of endangered animals.
  • She watched a documentary about ancient civilizations.

Common collocations: watch a documentary, award-winning documentary, documentary series, educational documentary, broadcast a documentary

Synonyms of Documentary

Formal

Neutral

Informal