as in photographers
one who takes photographs
an avid shutterbug who takes her camera with her everywhere
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shutterbugs
The carnival is traditionally a favorite spot to photograph for cell phone selfies at golden hour sunset lighting, and the mild weather this year did not disappoint shutterbugs.
—
Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shutterbugs
photographers
Noun
-
For The New Yorker’s centenary, the magazine asked six photographers to reinterpret covers from our archives as flesh-and-blood portraits, starring familiar faces.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
-
This year has also seen HALA expand its proposition beyond small businesses to Saudi Arabia’s growing community of freelance workers, who range from taxi drivers and photographers to lawyers and accountants.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Shutterbugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shutterbugs. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share