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

These metrics should focus on tracking patterns of behavior and long-term resilience rather than capturing a snapshot of activity at a single moment. — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

The findings offer a sobering snapshot of the morale among the teaching workforce at a time when many students are struggling in core subjects, and adults cast doubt on schools’ ability to prepare students for the future. — Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2026

The audio-only model obviously can’t take snapshots or videos, either. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Here's a snapshot of the finalists, but make sure to check out our gallery to see more images that'll brighten your day. — New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026

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