self-portrait

noun

self-por·​trait ˌself-ˈpȯr-trət How to pronounce self-portrait (audio)
-ˌtrāt
: a portrait of oneself done by oneself

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Fashion house self-portrait announced its collaboration with Apple in September, marking the first time she's been the face of a brand. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025 The necklace itself is made out of hair collected from the artist by the artist, as a twist on the self-portrait. Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025 This is the story of how that self-portrait is in question. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025 Last year the two parties reinforced their bond with a capsule collection, which featured images centered on Lee Cohen’s seductive self-portraits. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-portrait

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First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-portrait was in 1822

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“Self-portrait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-portrait. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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self-portrait

noun
self-por·​trait
ˈself-ˈpōr-trət,
-ˈpȯr-,
-ˌtrāt
: a portrait of oneself made by oneself

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