photo

[ foh-toh ]

/ ˈfoʊ toʊ /

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noun, plural pho·tos.

photograph.

Informal. photo finish.

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Origin of photo

First recorded in 1855–60; shortened form of photograph

Other definitions for photo (2 of 2)

photo-

a combining form meaning “light” (photobiology); also used to represent “photographic” or “photograph” in the formation of compound words: photocopy.

Also especially before a vowel, phot-.

Origin of photo-

<Greek, combining form of phôs (genitive phōtós)

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How to use photo in a sentence

In that photo, Merabet has a big smile that spreads across his whole face and lights up his eyes.
The Muslim Cop Killed by Terrorists|Michael Daly|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Most people, however, understood the significance of the photo immediately-- especially those who share my skin.
What Would Happen if I Got in White Cop’s Face?|Goldie Taylor|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Oscar-winning actress put nude photo thieves in their place with one perfect statement.
Jennifer Lawrence’s Righteous Fury Says Everything We Wanted to Say|Kevin O’Keeffe|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A sepia photo shows him as a young boy, head in his hands, with a large book open at a bar table.
The Bars That Made America Great|Nina Strochlic|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Overnight on a New York City street, two artists might be creating their latest photo set, made entirely from discarded items.
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I will go over and get the fullest particulars, find his grave, have it carefully marked, and send you a photo.
Letters of Lt.-Col. George Brenton Laurie|George Brenton Laurie
His ‘photo’ one plain fact discloses He brought in fashion Roman noses.
A Humorous History of England|C. Harrison
On the left, Zonnebeke Pond, the ruined chteau, and the remains of a gasometer come into sight (photo below).
Ypres and the Battles of Ypres|Unknown
A surrounding fence (Hortus conclusus of the Litanies) is represented on the pedestal (photo opposite).
Ypres and the Battles of Ypres|Unknown
Follow the road to the top of the crest, where the "tank cemetery," containing fourteen broke-down tanks, lies (photo below).
Ypres and the Battles of Ypres|Unknown

British Dictionary definitions for photo (1 of 2)

photo

/ (ˈfəʊtəʊ) /

noun plural -tos

short for photograph (def. 1)

British Dictionary definitions for photo (2 of 2)

photo-

combining form

of, relating to, or produced by lightphotosynthesis

indicating a photographic processphotolithography

Word Origin for photo-

from Greek phōs, phōt- light

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Medical definitions for photo

photo-

pref.

Light; radiant energy:photosynthesis.

Photographic:photofluorography.

Scientific definitions for photo

photo-

A prefix that means light, as in photoreceptor.

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