indie

noun

in·​die ˈin-dē How to pronounce indie (audio)
1
: one that is independent
especially : an unaffiliated record or movie production company
2
: something (such as a record or film) produced by an indie
indie adjective

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His 2024 album Tears on the Beach, inspired by his time on Survivor, featured collaborations between indie rockers and reality stars—pairings that included Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa Dabice with Season 45 winner Dee Valladares, and Shannon Shaw alongside Coach Benjamin Wade, a.k.a. Sarah Grant, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2025 Martinez also starred in the 2022 indie thriller Boundary and guest starred on 9-1-1, The Blacklist and Prodigal Son. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 July 2025 Actors Cameron Cowperthwaite, Willa Holland, Henry Thomas, Julian Richings and Chaney Morrow have booked roles in the indie psychological thriller. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025 Advertisement Netflix Felix, an indie rocker styled like a young Robert Smith, offers a calming contrast to Jess’ too-muchness. Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for indie

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration from independent

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of indie was in 1928

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“Indie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indie. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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