photo

¹

[ foh-toh ]

noun

, plural pho·tos.

1. photograph.
2. Informal. photo finish.

photo-

²

1. a combining form meaning “light” ( photobiology ); also used to represent “photographic” or “photograph” in the formation of compound words:

   photocopy.

photo

¹

/ ˈfəʊtəʊ /

noun

1. short for photograph

photo-

²

combining_form

1. of, relating to, or produced by light

   photosynthesis

2. indicating a photographic process

   photolithography

photo–

1. A prefix that means “light,” as in photoreceptor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of photo¹

First recorded in 1855–60; shortened form of photograph

Origin of photo²

< Greek, combining form of phôs (genitive phōtós )

Word History and Origins

Origin of photo¹

from Greek phōs, phōt- light

Example Sentences

With a Mozambican flag laid out on the floor next to burning candles, Alito's friends showed us a photo of him - with what appeared to be a gunshot wound in the back of his head.

From BBC

The musician posted a photo of himself smiling with his arms up like a shrug.

From Salon

She sent a photo of Hegseth standing at a podium holding a microphone and gesturing with his hand as he spoke.

From Los Angeles Times

A-list athletes have already flocked to see Watkins and snap photos with her.

From Los Angeles Times

She also said it was "an important time for women to take control and to feel empowered", and that she often posted photos of her posterior anyway.

From BBC

Related Words

• capture
• illustrate
• print
• reproduce
• shoot