running time

noun

: the duration of a movie, a theatrical performance, or a recording

Examples of running time in a Sentence

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Some film critics and cinephiles have blanched at the fact that 25 minutes of running time and some musical numbers were cut for the Las Vegas booking. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 July 2026 For much of the film’s running time, Maddie is a woman on the verge. — Rich Juzwiak, Time, 16 June 2026 Organizers are looking to keep the event running time ranging from a couple hours to half a day and will be selective in regards to film quality, Hutchinson said. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026 That equates to more than 900 million minutes/15 million hours of watch time globally (the show’s running time clocks in at 112 minutes for the four episodes). — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for running time

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of running time was in 1939

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“Running time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20time. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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