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Definition of claymation

claymation

/ˌkleɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
clay · ma · tion
Plural:claymations
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claymation Lexical Profile

claymation Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A method of stop-motion animation in which characters and background sets are sculpted from deformable clay or plasticine and photographed frame by frame with slight adjustments between shots to create the illusion of movement.

Example

"The students spent several weeks sculpting miniature figures for their short claymation project."

2

A film, television program, or video segment produced using stop-motion clay animation.

Example

"During the holiday season, our family loves watching classic claymations from the 1960s."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Originally registered as a trademark (Claymation) in 1978 by animator Will Vinton for his studio's work, the term is now widely used in lowercase as a generic noun for any clay-based stop-motion animation.

• Rhymes for claymation

• Nearby Words

clay
clayey
claylike
claymation
clean
cleanable
cleaner

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1970s by American animator Will Vinton as a portmanteau blending 'clay' and 'animation'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Claymation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/claymation
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