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Photographs: meaning, definitions and examples

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photographs

 

[ ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

capturing moments

Photographs are images taken with a camera, typically printed on paper or displayed digitally, capturing moments, memories, and emotions.

Synonyms

images, pictures, snaps

Examples of usage

  • I love looking at old photographs of my family.
  • She has a talent for taking breathtaking photographs of landscapes.
Context #2 | Verb

taking pictures

To photograph means to take pictures using a camera, capturing moments and scenes.

Synonyms

shoot, snap, take pictures

Examples of usage

  • He likes to photograph wildlife in their natural habitat.
  • She photographed the sunset beautifully.

Translations

Translations of the word "photographs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fotografias

🇮🇳 फोटोग्राफ़

🇩🇪 Fotografien

🇮🇩 foto

🇺🇦 фотографії

🇵🇱 fotografie

🇯🇵 写真 (しゃしん)

🇫🇷 photographies

🇪🇸 fotografías

🇹🇷 fotoğraflar

🇰🇷 사진 (sajin)

🇸🇦 صور (ṣuwar)

🇨🇿 fotografie

🇸🇰 fotografie

🇨🇳 照片 (zhàopiàn)

🇸🇮 fotografije

🇮🇸 ljósmyndir

🇰🇿 фотосуреттер

🇬🇪 ფოტოები (p'otoebi)

🇦🇿 fotolar

🇲🇽 fotografías

Etymology

The word 'photograph' originated from the combination of two Greek words: 'phōs' meaning light and 'graphē' meaning drawing or writing. The first permanent photograph was created by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in 1826, marking the beginning of photography as we know it today. Since then, photography has evolved significantly with the advancements in technology.

See also: photographing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,628, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.