English · Word Candidate

soundtrack

/ˈsaʊndˌtɹæk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: soundtracks · soundtracking · soundtracked

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A narrow strip running down a movie film that carries the recorded sound in synchronization with the pictures.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The sound (especially the music) component of a movie, video game, etc.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To provide, or to act as, the sound or music component of a film.

Verb

Examples

The world, in turn, watched, clicked, cried, danced, sang along, swooned, caravanned to stadiums and movie theaters, let her work soundtrack their lives.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “soundtrack” mean?

A narrow strip running down a movie film that carries the recorded sound in synchronization with the pictures.

Is “soundtrack” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.