Meaning & Definition of word "Picture"
Picture
/ˈpɪk.tʃər/
noun:
- 1. A visual representation of something, such as a painting or photograph.
- Example: I have a beautiful picture of the sunset hanging in my living room.
- 2. An idea or image of something formed in the mind.
- Example: She had a picture of her dream vacation in her mind.
- 3. A motion picture; a film.
- Example: We went to the cinema to watch the latest blockbuster picture.
verb:
- 1. To create a mental image of something.
- Example: Can you picture yourself living in another country?
- 2. To represent or portray in a drawing, painting, or photograph.
- Example: She was asked to picture the scene in her artwork.
Etymology
●From Old French 'piccture', from Latin 'pictura' meaning 'painting'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
A picture is worth a thousand words:
An image can convey complex ideas more effectively than words.
In the picture:
Being involved or included in a situation.
Picture perfect:
Flawlessly beautiful or ideal.
Related Words
portrait:
A representation of a person, especially of the face.
snapshot:
A casual photograph taken quickly.
scene:
A depiction of a place or setting in art or literature.
Slang Meanings of picture
Meaning: Pic
● Example Sentence: Can you send me a pic of that event?
Meaning: Snap
● Example Sentence: Let's take a snap for Instagram.