photo

1 of 3

noun

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

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
This photo provided by Kylie Rouse shows the remnants of Shane and Jimmie Tipton's home in Unionville, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, after a tornado struck. CBS News, 12 June 2026 One photo shows the fragments of a bomb. Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Adjective
These photo workflow apps cover the process of importing, organizing, editing, and exporting your photos. Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026 First-time voters must show a valid form of photo or non-photo identification at their polling location. Finch Walker, USA Today, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for photo

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1860, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1865, 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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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