adjective
- displayed in a widescreen format with black bars above and below the image to preserve the original aspect ratio
Usage: film and television
Examples
- The classic movie was letterboxed on the DVD to maintain its cinematic proportions.
- Many viewers prefer letterboxed films despite the black bars on their TV screens.
- The letterboxed version shows the complete director’s vision.
- Streaming services often offer both letterboxed and cropped versions of older films.
- The letterboxed format preserves the original theatrical experience at home.