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View synonyms for picture show

picture show

[ pik-cher shoh ]

noun

, Older Use.
  1. a movie; motion picture.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of picture show1

First recorded in 1865–70, in sense “exhibition of pictures” and in 1910–15 for current senses
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Example Sentences

Their picture shows the galaxy NGC 5128 and its relativistic jet - beams of radiation and particles travelling close to the speed of light.

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This picture shows the moment of launch, which happened a few minutes ago.

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The picture shows a person playing a video game going from a lounging position to upright and alert.

The picture shows her on the red carpet wearing an embroidered gown complete with fauna, birds and an enormous circular armpiece.

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A picture shows the group standing by one of the cars.

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