Prop Meaning and Definition
Prop
Pronunciation
/pɹɒp/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A movable object or device used in a play, film, or other performance to represent something, often used to create a setting or add visual interest.
Etymology
From the Latin “propria,” meaning “own” or “one’s own,” referring to the idea of creating something to represent one’s own, often through the use of objects or devices.
Usage Notes
Props are often used in creative industries such as film, theater, and photography to add realism, texture, and visual interest to a scene or setting.
Cultural References
In the hit TV show “Friends,” the character Ross Geller often references props from his days as a paleontologist.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- On the prop
- To prop up
Related Words or Phrases
- Set
- Scene
- Scenic
Collocations
- Prop box
- Prop master
- Prop styling
Frequency of Use
Props are commonly used in creative industries, with an increasing frequency of use in recent years due to advancements in special effects and set design.
Common Misspellings
- Prope
- Propys