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
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Noun
Al-Farra's young sons only know her as a little girl, from a photo al-Farra keeps on his phone: Islam is smiling. Mirna Alrached, NPR, 16 Mar. 2025 Spring celebration in Ocean Beach to highlight history The Ocean Beach Historical Society will host a celebration of spring featuring food and historical photos and artifacts from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20, on the Wisteria Cottage patio at 4761 Niagara Ave. Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Equally thrilling for the faithful will be photo evidence of George and Andrew going caroling in disguise. Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024 In a blog post complete with a photo comparison of a regular cupcake and a jar version, the TSA backed the agent’s call, arguing that frosting was a gel and therefore fell under the 3.4-ounce rule. Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for photo

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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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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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