headshot
Americannoun
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a photograph of someone's face, especially a promotional photograph of a model, actor, or author.
Etymology
Origin of headshot
First recorded in 1935–40; head ( def. ) + shot 1 ( def. ) (in the sense “photograph”)
Vocabulary lists containing headshot
Example Sentences
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Below is a photo of a young woman, a headshot that might have been taken in a studio.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025
Reeve wasn’t the producers’ first pick, but the size of the actor’s neck in a headshot made them reconsider, hoping he could build himself up to fighting shape.
From Salon • Jul. 10, 2025
Digles, of Ascent, was seated at my table; the Outstanding Agency Professional nominees were announced, and his headshot flashed on the projector screen, but he did not win.
From Slate • Mar. 3, 2025
Parker then pointed at the headshot that Bell was using and said, “Because there’s power in that headshot.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024
I must’ve left my headshot and resume at her place, last night, when this entire adventure scheme was hatched.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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