photo — a picture made using a camera, in which an image is focused onto film or other light-sensitive material
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a picture made using a camera, in which an image is focused onto film or other light-sensitive material
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfoʊtoʊ/
Example Sentences
- My mom takes a photo of every meal before eating.
- The photo on my ID card makes me look like a criminal.
- Could you send me the photos from yesterday's party?
photo
NOUN[/ˈfoʊtoʊ/]
a picture made using a camera, in which an image is focused onto film or other light-sensitive material
A photographer takes a photo of the happy family at their picnic
One photo captures both his auto and his motto!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'photo' derives from Greek, combining two root elements: 'photos' meaning 'light' and 'graphein' meaning 'to draw' or 'to write'. Literally, it refers to 'drawing with light', which perfectly captures the essence of photography as the art of capturing images using light.
Breakdown
photos (light) + graphein (to draw or write). The term was coined in the early 19th century to describe the photographic process of using light to create images on light-sensitive surfaces.
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📝Examples
“My mom takes a photo of every meal before eating.”
“The photo on my ID card makes me look like a criminal.”
“Could you send me the photos from yesterday's party?”
“This old photo reminds me of my childhood.”
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