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noun (1)

plural pics or pix ˈpiks How to pronounce pic (audio)
Synonyms of picnext
: the picador's lance

Examples of pic in a Sentence

Noun (1) a coworker handed around some vacation pics
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The film is the third in Saleh’s trilogy interrogating the machinery of political control—following Sundance pic The Nile Hilton Incident and Cairo Conspiracy. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026 Songbird Coffee Shop Cute and cozy, this local coffee shop will make a beautiful backdrop for your engagement pics. Trenesha Striggles, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026 The actor is also seen hanging out on the sidelines and hugging defensive player Rueben Bain Jr. In between all the sports pics was Alba, who was apparently along for the trip, too. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026 Translated: the heist pic was a popular Valentine’s Day date-night choice for the 55 and older age set. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pic

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

short for picture

Noun (2)

Spanish pica, from picar to prick

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pic was in 1884

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“Pic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pic. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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