Photograph: meaning, definitions and examples

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photograph

 

[ หˆfษ™สŠ.tษ™.ษกrษ‘หf ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

capturing moments

A photograph is a picture that has been taken using a camera, typically to capture a moment, memory, or scene. Photographs can be printed or viewed digitally, and are often used to preserve memories or document events.

Synonyms

image, picture, snapshot

Examples of usage

  • The photographer took a beautiful photograph of the sunset.
  • She keeps a photograph of her family on her desk.
  • I love looking at old photographs and reminiscing about the past.
Context #2 | Verb

taking pictures

To photograph means to take a picture using a camera. This action involves capturing a moment or scene on film or digitally. Photographing is a common practice for preserving memories or documenting events.

Synonyms

capture an image, snap a photo, take a picture

Examples of usage

  • He loves to photograph nature and wildlife.
  • She photographed the city skyline at night.
  • They hired a professional photographer to photograph their wedding.

Translations

Translations of the word "photograph" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fotografia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‹เคŸเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฐเคพเคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fotografie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fotografi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพั‚ะพะณั€ะฐั„ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fotografia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†™็œŸ (ใ—ใ‚ƒใ—ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท photographie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fotografรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fotoฤŸraf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ง„ (sajin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุฑุฉ (แนฃลซra)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fotografie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fotografia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็…ง็‰‡ (zhร opiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fotografija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ljรณsmynd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะพั‚ะพััƒั€ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ foto

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fotografรญa

Etymology

The word 'photograph' originated from the combination of two Greek words, 'phลs' meaning 'light' and 'graphรฉ' meaning 'drawing or writing'. The term was first used in the 1830s to describe the process of capturing images using light-sensitive materials. As technology advanced, photography became a popular medium for art, journalism, and personal documentation.

See also: photo, photocopy, photoflash, photographer, photographic, photography, photos.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,656, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.