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

The drones etched across the sky images from the museum’s collection including Banksy’s Girl with Balloon, the Millennium Falcon, and a self-portrait of Frida Kahlo. — John Ross, Vanity Fair, 20 Sep. 2026

Her menu, which changes weekly, is more a self-portrait than a representation of a specific cuisine. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

The offerings there include a self-portrait by Frida Kahlo, an illustration of Pokémon, recreations of cave paintings in Lascaux, and sculptures of characters from Star Wars, the film franchise created by Lucas himself. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Alexandra Leclerc’s new Rhode collaboration is a pocket-sized self-portrait. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Sep. 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