intercut
verb
in·ter·cut
ˌin-tər-ˈkət 
intercut; intercutting; intercuts
1
: to insert (a contrasting camera shot) into a take by cutting
2
: to insert a contrasting camera shot into (a take) by cutting
: to alternate contrasting camera shots by cutting
Examples of intercut in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Hilariously, the editors intercut this with the Texan guests getting ready with bright lipstick and light-up flower crowns.
—
Emma Soren, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
De Palma ratchets up the tension, intercutting Carrie’s tentative steps toward normalcy with her tormentors’ cruel prank preparations.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
The directors intercut these tough moments with displays of joyous camaraderie, such as a graduation party for Louis where everyone dances to old time rock ‘n’ roll.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
In the edit bay, Tuck debated intercutting other coverage for certain lines, but in the end settled on the sweeping shot of the foursome.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for intercut 
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Emma Soren, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
De Palma ratchets up the tension, intercutting Carrie’s tentative steps toward normalcy with her tormentors’ cruel prank preparations.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
The directors intercut these tough moments with displays of joyous camaraderie, such as a graduation party for Louis where everyone dances to old time rock ‘n’ roll.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
In the edit bay, Tuck debated intercutting other coverage for certain lines, but in the end settled on the sweeping shot of the foursome.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for intercut
Dictionary Entries Near intercut
Cite this Entry
“Intercut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercut. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share