photog

noun

pho·​tog fə-ˈtäg How to pronounce photog (audio)
Synonyms of photognext
: one who takes photographs : photographer

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Examples of photog in a Sentence

my friend's a photog for that supermarket tabloid
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How about the photogs who break their asses and easily could have taken every one of those shots? — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2025 Possibly embarrassed or determined to piss Denzel off some more, the photog laughed in the moment. — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 May 2025 Rosenthal appeared to shoot a look at the photog, Scott Paulus, and then shook his head before returning to his post to continue the interview. — Mike Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025 Many pro photogs still want a small camera for everyday carry and travel, while Gen Z and older members of Gen Alpha are ditching phones for disconnected devices. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for photog

Word History

Etymology

short for photographer

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of photog was in 1898

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“Photog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photog. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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