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
Riggle attended with golfer/artist Kasia Kay, who shared a photo on Saturday. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 Nolan andThe Odyssey kicked off the mammoth release campaign in London over the weekend with a first photo call against the backdrop of the city’s iconic skyline. — Nada Aboul Kheir, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Adjective
In this case, photo-curable resin is the print material instead of a solid spool. — Charlotte Hu, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2025 First-time voters must show a valid form of photo or non-photo identification at their polling location. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 18 May 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of photo was in 1860

Phrases Containing photo

Rhymes for photo

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“Photo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo. Accessed 7 Jul. 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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