photo

1 of 3

noun

pho·​to ˈfō-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce photo (audio)
plural photos
Synonyms of photonext
: photograph

photo

2 of 3

verb

photoed; photoing; photos
: photograph

photo

3 of 3

adjective

: photographic sense 1

Synonyms of photo

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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
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Noun
The photos, awards and other memorabilia aren’t just souvenirs of his storied career. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Prop it open like a tent or stand it up like a book while the screen is locked, and the display will turn into a bedside clock, digital photo frame or calendar. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Weir also claimed that Cantlay did not attend the gala dinner earlier in the week, despite photo evidence of him being there. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Ahead of Sydni Burrup and Magelsen's April 30 wedding, the couple went to the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on March 29 for a first-look photo-shoot session. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for photo

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1860, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1865, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1878, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of photo was in 1860

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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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photo

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

photo

2 of 3 verb
: photograph entry 2

photo

3 of 3 adjective
: photographic sense 1
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