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voice-over
[ vois-oh-ver ]
noun
- the voice of an offscreen narrator, announcer, or the like.
- a televised sequence, as in a commercial, using such a voice.
- any offscreen voice, as that of a character in a narrative.
voice-over
noun
- the voice of an unseen commentator heard during a film, television programme, etc
Word History and Origins
Origin of voice-over1
Example Sentences
Voice-over actor Billy West said Tuesday on X that Lowe “was mighty and one of the best of the best VOs ever. Very generous of spirit and very kind… and funny funny funny. He will be missed.”
In later years, Hackman was the voice-over announcer in TV and radio commercials for Lowe’s.
The numerous narrative devices that the film employs — including an elliptical framing structure, Austin’s voice-over narration and even an imaginary friend — are entirely too cute by half.
If it weren’t for Marvin’s voice-over insisting that he loves Rose, the idea that these characters could hook up would never cross your mind.
"It was only a short walk from any German city to the nearest concentration camp," says the American voice-over.
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