Meaning & Definition of word "Photo"
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Photo
/ˈfoʊ.toʊ/
noun:
- 1. A photograph; a picture made using a camera.
- Example: I took a lovely photo of the sunset at the beach.
- 2. An image created by the process of capturing light on a light-sensitive surface.
- Example: She printed the photo of her family to hang on the wall.
- 3. A digital image stored on a device or computer.
- Example: I shared a photo of my vacation with my friends online.
- 4. A representation of a person, scene, or thing made by capturing light.
- Example: The artist used a photo as a reference for her painting.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'photograph', which comes from Greek 'phōtós' meaning 'light' and 'grapho' meaning 'to draw'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
photo op:
A planned opportunity to take photos, often used in media contexts.
photo finish:
A close finish in a race that is determined by a photograph.
photo bomb:
To intentionally or unintentionally disrupt a photo by appearing in it.
self-photo:
A photograph taken of oneself, commonly known as a selfie.
Related Words
photography:
The art or practice of taking and processing photographs.
photographer:
A person who takes photographs professionally or as a hobby.
photogenic:
Having features that look attractive in photographs.
Slang Meanings of photo
Meaning: Pic
Example Sentence: She sent me a pic of her new hairstyle.
Meaning: Snap
Example Sentence: Let's take a quick snap for Instagram.