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  1. photo
  2. photo-call
  3. photo-essay
  4. photo finish
  5. photo-offset
  6. photo op
  7. photo opportunity
  8. photo-realism
  9. phot-

1pho·to

noun \ˈfō-(ˌ)tō\
plural photos

Definition of PHOTO

: photograph
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Examples of PHOTO

  1. We gave them a framed family photo for their anniversary.
  2. You aren't allowed to take photos inside the theater.

First Known Use of PHOTO

1860

Related to PHOTO

Synonyms
photograph, pic, print, shot, snap, snapshot

Other Pictures (on film) Terms

daguerreotype, emulsion, fill, sepia, still, stop

2photo

verb

Definition of PHOTO

: photograph

Examples of PHOTO

  1. <photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine>

First Known Use of PHOTO

1868

Related to PHOTO

Synonyms
mug, photograph, shoot, snap

Other Pictures (on film) Terms

daguerreotype, emulsion, fill, sepia, still, stop

3photo

adjective

Definition of PHOTO

: photographic 1

First Known Use of PHOTO

1888

Other Pictures (on film) Terms

daguerreotype, emulsion, fill, sepia, still, stop

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