word
Celluloid
SEH-luh-loyd
/ˈsɛlʌˌlɔɪd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
celluloid
Dictionary meaning
Artificial as if portrayed in a film.
Examples
- A novel with flat celluloid characters.
- Theater pieces transferred to celluloid.
Synonyms: synthetic
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