as in photographer
one who takes photographs
an avid shutterbug who takes her camera with her everywhere
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shutterbug
Unveiling unpublished photos of Oliver Stone, Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, a film diary vision of iconic Cuban shutterbug Chinolope and the encounters and disagreements over 10 years of relationship between Beltrán and Chinolope.
—
John Hopewell, Variety, 15 July 2025
Samsung says Fold 7 buyers will be as happy with their phone as shutterbugs are with the photo-first Galaxy S25 Ultra.
—PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
Nintendo has built a reputation on its willingness to catch fans off-guard, and a shutterbug adventure was the last thing anyone expected at the zenith of Pokemon’s imperium.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Below, see production pictures, as taken by shutterbug to the stars Emilio Madrid.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for shutterbug
John Hopewell, Variety, 15 July 2025
Samsung says Fold 7 buyers will be as happy with their phone as shutterbugs are with the photo-first Galaxy S25 Ultra.
—PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
Nintendo has built a reputation on its willingness to catch fans off-guard, and a shutterbug adventure was the last thing anyone expected at the zenith of Pokemon’s imperium.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Below, see production pictures, as taken by shutterbug to the stars Emilio Madrid.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for shutterbug
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutterbug
photographer
Noun
-
See our fan gallery created by Courier Journal photographer Scott Utterback.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
-
The contest is open to photographers of all ages.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Shutterbug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutterbug. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share