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Definition of closeup

closeup

/ˈkloʊs.ʌp/
close · up
Plural:closeups
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• noun

1

A photograph, movie shot, or television image taken at very short range that shows the subject on a large scale and in fine detail.

Example

"The director ended the scene with a dramatic closeup of the actor's face."

2

An intimate, detailed, or thorough examination or view of a subject.

Example

"The documentary offers a fascinating closeup of everyday life inside a research station."

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• adjective

1

Taken, viewed, or conducted at a very short distance from the subject.

Example

"The biologist captured several closeup images of the butterfly's wing pattern."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled with a hyphen as "close-up" when used as a noun or attributive adjective; distinguish it from the two-word phrasal verb "close up" (as in "to close up a shop").

• Nearby Words

closet
closeted
closetful
closeup
closing
closish
closure

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