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

In that photo, Merabet has a big smile that spreads across his whole face and lights up his eyes.

From The Daily Beast

Most people, however, understood the significance of the photo immediately-- especially those who share my skin.

From The Daily Beast

The Oscar-winning actress put nude photo thieves in their place with one perfect statement.

From The Daily Beast

A sepia photo shows him as a young boy, head in his hands, with a large book open at a bar table.

From The Daily Beast

Overnight on a New York City street, two artists might be creating their latest photo set, made entirely from discarded items.

From The Daily Beast

I will go over and get the fullest particulars, find his grave, have it carefully marked, and send you a photo.

From Project Gutenberg

His ‘photo’ one plain fact discloses He brought in fashion Roman noses.

From Project Gutenberg

On the left, Zonnebeke Pond, the ruined chteau, and the remains of a gasometer come into sight (photo below).

From Project Gutenberg

A surrounding fence (Hortus conclusus of the Litanies) is represented on the pedestal (photo opposite).

From Project Gutenberg

Follow the road to the top of the crest, where the "tank cemetery," containing fourteen broke-down tanks, lies (photo below).

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• capture
• illustrate
• print
• reproduce
• shoot