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
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Noun
In an exclusive photo diary shared with People, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star offers a glimpse into her first week of rehearsals, glam sessions, and family moments leading up to the live premiere. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 Many aurora chasers took to X to share their stunning aurora photos during the recent geomagnetic storm. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Submit your photos or video of the Grand Canyon Lodge to our photo-video upload site. Steve Kilar, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025 Depending on the state, the identification can be a photo ID, such as a driver’s license, or a non-photo ID, such as a bank statement. Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for photo

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

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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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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