photofinisher

1 of 2

noun (1)

pho·​to·​fin·​ish·​er ˌfō-tō-ˈfi-ni-shər How to pronounce photofinisher (audio)
: one that develops and prints photographic film
photofinishing noun

photofinishing

2 of 2

noun (2)

pho·​to·​finishing "+ How to pronounce photofinishing (audio)
: the commercial development and printing of films exposed usually by amateur photographers

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

phot- + finishing

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1915, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photofinisher was in 1915

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“Photofinisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photofinisher. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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