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Definition of cutscene

cutscene

/ˈkʌtˌsiːn/
cut · scene
Plural:cutscenes
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cutscene Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A non-interactive sequence in a video game that interrupts gameplay to advance the storyline, develop characters, or present background information.

Example

"The opening cutscene introduced the main characters and set the stage for the adventure."

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• Nearby Words

cutoffs
cutout
cutover
cutscene
cuttable
cutter
cutthroat

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1987 by video game designer Ron Gilbert during the development of the adventure game Maniac Mansion to describe non-interactive narrative sequences that cut away from active gameplay.

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