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 California Coastal Commission is asking the public to photograph high tidal waters for its King Tides Project, a community-led effort to help the public understand the effect of rising sea levels on coastal areas.

From Los Angeles Times

On the day co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe presented Fernandes with a framed photograph before the game to mark his 250th United appearance, the 30-year-old’s latest efforts mean he has now scored 83 goals and has 72 assists for the club in all competitions.

From BBC

A teenager blackmailed into sending explicit images to catfish killer Alexander McCartney has told of her anger that he used her photograph to trap other young girls.

From BBC

When Fred and Percy left London for the war, they thought they may never see each other again - but one photograph was the stuff of legend in Percy’s family.

From BBC

Now, one of his pictures - which he has called Where Rainbows Sleep - has been shortlisted for this year’s British Photography Awards in its newest category - best low light photograph.

From BBC

Related Words

• capture
• illustrate
• print
• reproduce
• shoot