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

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

Learn more about Becky’s styling routine and check out behind-the-scenes photos from ‘Get Ready with Becky G’ presented by Garnier. Sleek & Stay To make Becky’s hair sleek and frizz-proof, her stylist applies Garnier’s Sleek and Stay Heat-Activated Serum. —Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2025

Not much else is known about the new album at this point, though Welch may have dropped a few hints in a photo dump on Instagram back in early July. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2025

Adjective

Submit your photos or video of the Grand Canyon Lodge to our photo-video upload site. —Steve Kilar, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025

Doubling up as a stage for visually theatrical mixology, the bar serves an eclectic menu of intriguing cocktails, complete with photo worthy presentation. —Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1860, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1868, 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