photograph
word
Definition
A photograph is an image made with a camera that shows a person, place, object, or moment. It can be a printed picture or a digital image.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, "photo" is much more common than the full word in casual speech. "Photograph" is slightly more formal and is often used in writing, art, journalism, or careful description. It is usually a noun, while the verb is also "photograph" meaning to take a picture.
Example Sentences
I have a photograph of my grandparents on my desk.
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She showed me a photograph of her new baby.
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This photograph was taken in the summer of 1998.
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I found an old photograph in a box and got really emotional.
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That photograph doesn't really capture how beautiful the place was.
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Can you send me the photograph you took at dinner last night?
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