narration

noun

nar·​ra·​tion na-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce narration (audio)
nə-
1
: the act or process or an instance of narrating
2
narrational adjective

Examples of narration in a Sentence

The novel uses first-person narration. They got a famous actor to do the narration for the documentary. an actor who does narrations for documentaries
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Sparks fly and rivets clang, while narration highlights the intense physical demands faced by the workers who built what was then the largest moving object in the world. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025 Richard Armitage is unforgettable as the devious Nick, and his narration will, at points, make the hair on the back of your neck tingle. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 May 2025 Oh my God, with the music and Mark Harmon’s narration and the things that his Gibbs says…. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 28 Apr. 2025 The welcoming narration is a helpful and fun accompaniment on the epic ride. Devonne Goode, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for narration

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of narration was in the 15th century

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“Narration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/narration. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

narration

noun
nar·​ra·​tion na-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce narration (audio)
nə-
1
: the act or process or an instance of telling a story
2
narrational
-shnəl How to pronounce narration (audio)
-shən-ᵊl
adjective

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