pic

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noun (1)

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

Examples of pic in a Sentence

Noun (1) a coworker handed around some vacation pics
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Noun
Ridley, who plays Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, recently starred in action pic The Cleaner and is in post on rom-com The Last Resort. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025 The filmmakers and Disney are hopeful the pic will have staying power because of its subject matter, originality and solid audience scores. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025 Her post began with pics of her with twin bffs Khadijah Haqq and Malika Haqq. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025 It’s recommended to move to take pics from the sides at this beloved Magic Kingdom spot. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 31 Oct. 2025 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 8 Nov. 2025.

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