polaroid
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Definition
A Polaroid is a photograph taken with an instant camera that develops and appears a few seconds after you take it. It can also refer to the instant camera itself.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to instant photos made with 'Polaroid' brand cameras, but is now used generally for any instant-developing photo. 'Polaroid' (capitalized) is a brand, while 'polaroid' (lowercase) can mean any such photo. Used informally in speech.
Example Sentences
I took a polaroid of my dog.
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The party ended and everyone got a polaroid to take home.
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She loves collecting polaroids from her trips.
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Do you still have your old polaroid camera?
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He stuck a polaroid on the fridge as a reminder of their vacation.
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Those vintage polaroids really capture the moment, don’t they?
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