photo

1 of 3

noun

pho·​to ˈfō-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce photo (audio)
plural photos

photo

2 of 3

verb

photoed; photoing; photos

photo

3 of 3

adjective

Examples of photo in a Sentence

Noun We gave them a framed family photo for their anniversary. You aren't allowed to take photos inside the theater. Verb photoed the historic mansion for a decorating magazine
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
That same month, O'Connell and Romijn shared photos from their beach vacation with their daughters as the two teenagers celebrated their 15th birthday. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024 In another hypothetical instance, an iPad user could share a photo of an empty patio and ask Siri what plants should be added. Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024 In one of the photos, the couple was smiling with double strollers, which parents of multiples know can be a lifesaver! Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 June 2024 The hail caused damage to the cockpit windows, some coverings and the nose, which photos showed appeared to have broken off. Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 9 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for photo 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1860, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1868, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of photo was in 1860

Dictionary Entries Near photo

Cite this Entry

“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

photo

1 of 3 noun
pho·​to ˈfōt-ō How to pronounce photo (audio)
plural photos

photo

2 of 3 verb

photo

3 of 3 adjective

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