Meaning & Definition of word "Photo"

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.