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noun (1)

plural pics or pix ˈpiks How to pronounce pic (audio)
Synonyms of picnext
: the picador's lance

Examples of pic in a Sentence

Noun (1) a coworker handed around some vacation pics
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Noun
Jeffs on screen credits include MGM+ drama The Westies, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Netflix pic Fubar and The Lion King stage musical. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 June 2026 Ahead, find the trending summer haircuts the experts recommend for every face shape, with styling tips and inspiration pics to screenshot. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 June 2026 Ferguson also discussed why in recent years the biggest U.S. indie horror pics have come out of Vancouver. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026 In 2016, the three snapped a close-up pic at the opening night of the show Maurice Hines Tappin' Thru Life in New York City. Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pic

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

short for picture

Noun (2)

Spanish pica, from picar to prick

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pic was in 1884

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“Pic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pic. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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