noun
foley
FOH-lee
noun
1
The art of creating and recording everyday sound effects for film, television, and games.
"The footsteps in the film were added later using foley."
2
A person who creates such sound effects.
"The foley worked in a small studio full of props for sound effects."
How to Use Foley
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe craft (or the person doing it) of making realistic sound effects for film and TV, like footsteps or rustling clothes.
Common pairings
foley artist
foley stage
foley sound effects
Word Forms
foleys plural, Foleys plural
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Etymology
Named after Jack Foley, a sound effects pioneer at Universal Studios in the early 20th century.