photograph

[ foh-tuh-graf, -grahf ]

noun

1. a picture produced by photography.

verb (used with object)

1. to take a photograph of.

verb (used without object)

1. to practice photography.
2. to be photographed or be suitable for being photographed in some specified way:

   The children photograph well.

photograph

/ ˈfəʊtəˌɡrɑːf; -ˌɡræf /

noun

1. an image of an object, person, scene, etc, in the form of a print or slide recorded by a camera on photosensitive material Often shortened tophoto

verb

1. to take a photograph of (an object, person, scene, etc)

Other Words From

• photo·grapha·ble adjective
• re·photo·graph verb (used with object) noun
• unpho·to·grapha·ble adjective
• un·photo·graphed adjective
• well-photo·graphed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of photograph¹

First recorded in 1839; photo- + -graph

Example Sentences

The researchers prompted four AI image generators for modern, portrait-style photographs of chemists in industry or academic occupations.

From Science Daily

It involved a lot of inconsistencies in visa applications, photographs, financial documents, bank details and employment history.

From BBC

Two uniformed officers warn us not to take photographs of the border; presumably, if shared on social media they can help migrants make the crossing.

From BBC

When she was photographed or filmed going in and out of the courthouse in Manhattan where her defamation lawsuit against Trump was heard, we saw a poised, well-dressed woman walking or standing with her attorney.

From Salon

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days:

From BBC

Related Words

• capture
• illustrate
• print
• reproduce
• shoot