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photo story

American  
Or photostory

noun

  1. photo essay.


Etymology

Origin of photo story

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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Either way, it made for a poignant photo story, capturing the British on their imposed staycations, who looked like they had sent a very happy postcard home.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2021

In 2009, the D.C. jail put Dreher’s photo story on the back of playing cards distributed to inmates, hoping to catch a break in the case.

From Washington Post Jun. 20, 2018

While stretch pants do get top billing in the accompanying multi-page, full-color ski-fashion photo story, another item jumps out: There’s also, in all its 1960s glory, a “miniskirt ensemble” for spring skiing.

From Time Jan. 2, 2017

Felipe Dana won in the feature photo story category for “Zika: Ground Zero.”

From Seattle Times Jun. 17, 2016

Although the Beatles photo story is historic, it may not have been something her husband would have considered serious work at the time.

From Washington Times Feb. 27, 2016

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