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

No photos, videos or audio recordings will be allowed inside the church sanctuaries or during the service. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026

On a Virginia peninsula, rather than a Virginia island, Guy and Gil Pruitt looked back over photos of their fathers on their boats and batted around the names of crabbing vessels and buy boats. — John Anglim, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026

Adjective

However, other non-photo IDs are accepted at polling places, and the voter registration card is one of several options. — Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

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

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