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noun pho·to \ˈfō-(ˌ)tō\

Definition of photo

plural

photos

  1. :  photograph

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Examples of photo in a Sentence

  1. We gave them a framed family photo for their anniversary.

  2. You aren't allowed to take photos inside the theater.

1860

First Known Use of photo

1860

photo Synonyms

Synonyms
photograph, pic, print, shot, snap, snapshot
Related Words
blowup, close-up, enlargement, still; telephoto; daguerreotype, ferrotype, monochrome, sepia, tintype

Other Pictures (on film) Terms

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photo

verb pho·to

Definition of photo

  1. :  photograph

Examples of photo in a Sentence

  1. photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine

1868

First Known Use of photo

1868

photo Synonyms

Synonyms
mug, photograph, shoot, snap
Related Words
image, picture, rephotograph, retake; film, videotape

Other Pictures (on film) Terms

daguerreotype, emulsion, fill, sepia, still, stop

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photo

adjective pho·to

Definition of photo

  1. :  photographic 1

1878

First Known Use of photo

1878

Other Pictures (on film) Terms

daguerreotype, emulsion, fill, sepia, still, stop

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PHOTO Defined for Kids

photo

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noun pho·to \ˈfō-tō\

Definition of photo for Students

plural

photos

  1. :  1photograph

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