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Meaning of photo
A photo is an image created by a camera.
Etymology of photo
The word "photo" comes from the Greek words "phos" meaning light and "graphé" meaning drawing or writing
The term "photography" was first used in 1839 to describe the process of creating images using light
The word "photo" is a shortened form of "photograph" and has been used as a noun since the late 19th century
Synonyms
picture
image
photograph
snapshot
portrait
likeness
representation
depiction
illustration
painting
drawing
sketch
caricature
silhouette
outline
photograph
print
enlargement
slide
transparency
negative
slide
microfiche
microfilm
hologram
stereogram
diorama
tableau
still
frame
shot
scene
view
vista
landscape
seascape
cityscape
townscape
portrait
close-up
long-shot
panorama
montage
collage
mosaic
still-life
self-portrait
group-portrait
profile
passport-photo
Definitions
- A picture taken using a camera, especially a digital camera or smartphone
- * A likeness or representation of someone or something, especially a person
Usage Examples
- I took a photo of the sunset on my vacation
- * The photo of the bride and groom was beautiful
- * She posted a photo of her new car on social media