photo

1 of 3

noun

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

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
Register to take a photo with Santa; walk-ins will be accepted as the schedule allows. Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 18 Nov. 2025 There will be photos with Santa at the park after the parade. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
Adjective
There will be photo chances with Ellis from 3-4 p.m. No autographs are allowed. Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2025 Submit your photos or video of the Grand Canyon Lodge to our photo-video upload site. Steve Kilar, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025 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 25 Nov. 2025.

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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