picture
/ˈpɪktʃə//ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/
noun
- 1
A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface, by drawing, painting, printing, photography, etc.
- 2
An image; a representation as in the imagination.
- 3
A painting.
“There was a picture hanging above the fireplace.”
- 4
A photograph.
“I took a picture of the church.”
- 5
A motion picture.
“Casablanca is my all-time favorite picture.”
- 6
(in the plural) ("the pictures") Cinema (as a form of entertainment).
“Let's go to the pictures.”
- 7
A paragon, a perfect example or specimen (of a category).
“She's the very picture of health.”
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An attractive sight.
“The garden is a real picture at this time of year.”
- 9
The art of painting; representation by painting.
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A figure; a model.
- 11
Situation.
“The employment picture for the older middle class is not so good.”
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To represent in or with a picture.
- 2
To imagine or envision.
- 3
To depict or describe vividly.
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