self-portrait

noun

self-por·​trait ˌself-ˈpȯr-trət 

-ˌtrāt

: a portrait of oneself done by oneself

Examples of self-portrait in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As Bloomberg reported in June, Weiss asked a Florida bankruptcy judge for permission to sell a 1972 self-portrait by Francis Bacon. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Next, the star took us to her gallery wall to share a few of her favorite art pieces, including a self-portrait. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

The extraordinary exhibition unfolds in scenes, beginning with a self-portrait by South African photographer Zanele Muholi, followed by a dual-screen video installation featuring archival images from the 19th and 20th centuries. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

The Potato Eaters, Irises, Sunflowers, self-portraits, and The Starry Night. — Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-portrait

• portrait

Kids Definition

self-portrait

noun

self-por·​trait

ˈself-ˈpōr-trət, 

-ˈpȯr-, 

-ˌtrāt

: a portrait of oneself made by oneself