photo

1 of 3

noun

pho·​to ˈfō-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce photo (audio)
plural photos

photo

2 of 3

verb

photoed; photoing; photos

photo

3 of 3

adjective

Examples of photo in a Sentence

Noun We gave them a framed family photo for their anniversary. You aren't allowed to take photos inside the theater. Verb photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
In video and photos shared by a fan page on Instagram, Lively could be seen smiling while her Canadian husband held his phone up in the air surrounded by fans. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024 Reviews from Washington Post critic Ron Charles D-Day: When the Allies turned the tide 34 photos GALLERY: D-Day - When the Allies turned the tide June 6, 1944 marked one of the world's most gut-wrenching and consequential battles. David Morgan, CBS News, 31 May 2024 Comedian Kathy Griffin famously saw her career stall after posting a photo of a bloody and decapitated head of Trump in 2017. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 In the first photo, the fuzzy yearling clings to a tree and looks toward the camera. Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for photo 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1860, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1868, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photo was in 1860

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Cite this Entry

“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

photo

1 of 3 noun
pho·​to ˈfōt-ō How to pronounce photo (audio)
plural photos

photo

2 of 3 verb

photo

3 of 3 adjective

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