snapshot

noun

snap·​shot ˈsnap-ˌshät 

1

: a casual photograph made typically by an amateur with a small handheld camera

2

: an impression or view of something brief or transitory

a snapshot of life back then

Synonyms of snapshot

• photo
• photograph
• pic

Examples of snapshot in a Sentence

fans excitedly took snapshots of the rock star as he dashed into the hotel

Recent Examples on the Web

Together, these films form a snapshot of the voices shaping Qatar’s evolving screen culture. —Essie Assibu, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025

While the smaller numbers are a snapshot, throughout the course of a year, about 20,000 people will experience homelessness in Sacramento County, Halcon told the Board of Supervisors during an October meeting. —Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 26 Nov. 2025

The post included a photo of Kris, MJ and Kim Kardashian, in addition to several snapshots of the mother-daughter duo over the years. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025

Users can upload files manually or use the mobile companion app for quicker snapshots on the go. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for snapshot

• allot
• barat
• begot
• besought
• bethought
• bloodshot
• boycott
• buckshot
• crackpot
• croat
• culottes
• dashpot

Kids Definition

snapshot

noun

snap·​shot ˈsnap-ˌshät 

: a photograph taken usually with a small hand-held camera