call sheet

noun

: a daily schedule of filming for a movie or television show

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No sense at this point who Barantini wants, but there’s got to be a part near the top of the call sheet for Stephen Graham, his cohort on Adolescence, who also starred in Barantini’s first movie Boiling Point. — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 July 2026 Its call sheet includes Hall of Famers Elena Delle Donne and Lauren Jackson. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Someone reported that their brother had been stabbed outside, according to the 911 call sheet. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 Even with the additional pressure that comes with being bumped up on the call sheet. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for call sheet

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of call sheet was in 1907

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“Call sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/call%20sheet. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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