The standard film gauge for films intended to be shown in cinemas. Depending on the film stock being used, 35mm film is capable of producing an image of sufficient detail to fill even a large cinema s [..]

Introduced originally for motion picture use, 35mm film's format, frame and sprockets were standardized in 1909. It was adopted for still picture use and became the most popular film format produ [..]

The type of film used by most point-and-shoot cameras. It comes in a cassette (looks like a metal roll) with the film leader sticking out. Advanced Photo System (APS):

The type of film used by most point-and-shoot cameras, which is why they're called 35mm point-and-shoots. It comes in a cassette with a protruding film leader.

Film format. It's name referring to the size of the negative produced

A small format film, with an image size of 24 x 36mm available in 12, 24 or 36 exposures. It is the most commonly used film size, but does not offer the quality of medium or large format, because this small negative must be enlarged quite a bit in the darkroom loosing it's clarity and sharpness.

You’ll often hear people referencing 35mm. This is simply the type of film that is most commonly used in point and shoot cameras. With the advent of digital cameras, this term is being used far less frequently.