plural portraits
1
: a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person that usually only includes the person's head and shoulders
black-and-white portraits
a family portrait
The queen posed for her portrait.
2
: a detailed description of something or someone
The book/film presents a portrait of life in a small town.
3
: a way of printing a page so that the shorter sides are on the top and bottom and the longer sides are on the left and right
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“Portrait.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/portrait. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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