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 snapshots into the afterlives of dislocated women and the wary nature of their assimilation into urban society could use far more room to breathe. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

But the budget nonetheless provides a snapshot of Hialeah’s priorities. — Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Hopefully, the summaries below continue to provide you with a weekly snapshot of each club’s performances across the 2026-27 Premier League. — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The results present an unusually broad snapshot of the compositions retailers publish online, though not of what consumers purchase or how much fiber brands use. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 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