infographic

American  

[in-foh-graf-ik] / ˌɪn foʊˈgræf ɪk /

noun

1. Often infographics a visual presentation of information in the form of a chart, graph, or other image accompanied by minimal text, intended to give an easily understood overview, often of a complex subject.

   a mass-transit infographic that uses different colors to represent different modes of transportation.

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Etymology

Origin of infographic

First recorded in 1960–65; info(rmation) + graphic

Example Sentences

Additionally, the infographic first released by Healthy Florida First, used by a Tampa Bay Fox News affiliate, had an error.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Almost every page features a photo, an illustration or an infographic, including a shot of Mr. Brand’s hand-painted 1962 VW microbus, drawings from century-old repair manuals and a full-page guide to “twelve types of corrosion.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

“Do you want Behr Premium Plus®, Behr Scuff Defense®, Behr Marquee®, Behr Dynasty®?” the Home Depot paint associate silently asks, pointing at an infographic laminated on the counter top.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024

In past years, Cocomelon has crept onto my year-end Spotify infographic, but this year the toddler pick was the Magnetic Fields’ “Washington, D.C.”

From Slate • Dec. 1, 2022

Thompson decries the “influencer thing,” citing a recent infographic Wine Enthusiast published on its website describing the best wines to pair with different flavors of potato chips.

From Washington Post • Oct. 6, 2022