Meaning & use

pic

noun·Everyday

A photograph or picture, especially one shared casually online or by text (informal).

See it in a sentence

She posted a pic of the sunset on her social media account.

Can you send me a pic of the broken part so I can order the right one?

A note on using this word

Pic is casual shorthand, common in texting and social media, and less appropriate in formal writing.

Words with a similar meaning

photosnap

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