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

Reading Un regard, cleverly published during Paris Fashion Week, the book reveals itself to be a self-portrait of a wounded woman, constantly haunted by the fear of disappearing from fashion history. — Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026

The effect is of a self-portrait in mosaic, each movie filling in a space or some, even better, opening up a new one. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 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

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