Poser: meaning, definitions and examples

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poser

[ ˈpəʊzər ]

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inquiry

A person who poses a question or problem to be considered.

Synonyms

inquirer, interrogator, questioner

Examples of usage

He is a regular poser, always coming up with challenging questions.
I don't have an answer for that, you'll have to ask the poser.

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photography

A person who poses for a photograph or a work of art.

Synonyms

model, sitter, subject

Examples of usage

The model was a natural poser, effortlessly striking different poses.
The artist asked the poser to hold still for a few more minutes.

Translations

Translations of the word "poser" in other languages:

🇵🇹 posar

🇮🇳 पोज़ देना

🇩🇪 posieren

🇮🇩 berpose

🇺🇦 позувати

🇵🇱 pozować

🇯🇵 ポーズをとる

🇫🇷 poser

🇪🇸 posar

🇹🇷 poz vermek

🇰🇷 포즈를 취하다

🇸🇦 يتخذ وضعية

🇨🇿 pozovat

🇸🇰 pózovať

🇨🇳 摆姿势

🇸🇮 pozirati

🇮🇸 stilla

🇰🇿 поза қою

🇬🇪 დაყენება

🇦🇿 poz vermək

🇲🇽 posar

Word origin

The word 'poser' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Middle French word 'poser' meaning 'to ask, propose'. Over time, it evolved to have various meanings including someone who poses a question or problem, or someone who poses for a photograph.

See also: depose, dispose, expose, impose, pose, posing, repose, transpose, unposed.