photo

1 of 3

noun

pho·​to ˈfō-(ˌ)tō 

plural photos

: photograph

photo

2 of 3

verb

photoed; photoing; photos

: photograph

photo

3 of 3

adjective

: photographic sense 1

Synonyms of photo

Noun

• photograph
• pic
• snapshot

Verb

• photograph

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

And, by the looks of premiere photos, her complexion was juicy, plump, and flawless. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

In Arizona, voters passed a measure banning the state from installing and using photo enforcement systems (like speed and red-light cameras) to catch people who violate certain traffic ordinances. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026

Adjective

Weir also claimed that Cantlay did not attend the gala dinner earlier in the week, despite photo evidence of him being there. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Ahead of Sydni Burrup and Magelsen's April 30 wedding, the couple went to the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on March 29 for a first-look photo-shoot session. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

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

Phrases Containing photo

• photo album
• photo booth
• photo-essay
• photo finish
• photo-offset
• photo op
• photo opportunity
• photo-realism
• photo-realist
• photo-realistic
• photo session
• photo shoot
• photo spread
• stock photo

Rhymes for photo

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

photo

1 of 3 noun

pho·​to ˈfōt-ō 

plural photos

: photograph entry 1

photo

2 of 3 verb

: photograph entry 2

photo

3 of 3 adjective

: photographic sense 1