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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
Per South Morning China Post, the pic has spurred tourism in the Chaoshan areas. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026 The pair were spotted joyfully snapping photos of the graduate, and also made sure to take some individual pics with Deacon in his purple gown. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026 As in the previous features of the Nosso Lar franchise, the new pic is based on a book psychographed by the notorious Brazilian spiritist medium Chico Xavier (1910-2002), under the influence of the spirit of André Luiz, Xavier said. Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 22 May 2026 The pics also include Scurtis’ real-estate-pro husband Angel Nicolas and their daughter, Camilla, 9. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 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 27 May. 2026.

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