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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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