picture

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈpɪktʃə/
/ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.

2 Definition

An image; a representation as in the imagination.

3 Definition

A painting.

Example Sentences
  • There was a picture hanging above the fireplace.
4 Definition

A photograph.

Example Sentences
  • I took a picture of the church.
5 Definition

A motion picture.

Example Sentences
  • Casablanca is my all-time favorite picture.
6 Definition

(in the plural) ("the pictures") Cinema (as a form of entertainment).

Example Sentences
  • Let's go to the pictures.
7 Definition

A paragon, a perfect example or specimen (of a category).

Example Sentences
  • She's the very picture of health.
8 Definition

An attractive sight.

Example Sentences
  • The garden is a real picture at this time of year.
9 Definition

The art of painting; representation by painting.

10 Definition

A figure; a model.

11 Definition

Situation.

Example Sentences
  • The employment picture for the older middle class is not so good.
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To represent in or with a picture.

2 Definition

To imagine or envision.

3 Definition

To depict or describe vividly.