photog

noun

pho·​tog fə-ˈtäg How to pronounce photog (audio)
Synonyms of photognext
: one who takes photographs : photographer

Examples of photog in a Sentence

my friend's a photog for that supermarket tabloid
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Many pro photogs still want a small camera for everyday carry and travel, while Gen Z and older members of Gen Alpha are ditching phones for disconnected devices. Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026 With a signature bright plum lip and highlight in her hair, Williams, 61, kept her people close but didn't shy away from the camera, allowing the fashion week photogs to capture her for a solid 15 minutes before retreating to one of the presentation's regal showrooms. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025 Rosenthal appeared to shoot a look at the photog, Scott Paulus, and then shook his head before returning to his post to continue the interview. Mike Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025 Possibly embarrassed or determined to piss Denzel off some more, the photog laughed in the moment. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for photog

Word History

Etymology

short for photographer

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photog was in 1898

Cite this Entry

“Photog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photog. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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