photo

/ˈfəʊ̯.təʊ̯/

Frequency rank #822

photo

Definitions

  1. noun

    A picture made with a camera.

    Examples

    • She keeps a photo of her grandparents on her desk.
    • Can you send me a photo of the cake?
  2. noun

    A photo taken at the end of a race to see who won.

    Examples

    • The race ended in a photo finish, too close to call.
    • The judges looked at the photo before naming the winner.
  3. noun

    A digital picture on a phone or computer.

    Examples

    • Please upload a digital photo of your ID.
    • The app lets you edit any photo before sharing it.
  4. noun

    The art or study of taking pictures.

    Examples

    • A photo student is looking for people to take pictures of.
    • She is majoring in photo at the local art college.
  5. verb

    To take a picture of someone or something.

    Examples

    • He had himself photoed helping to hold the fire hose.
    • Tourists were photoed in front of the famous statue.

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