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Definition of instagram

instagram

/ˈɪnstəˌɡræm/
In · sta · gram
Plural:Instagrams
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Adjective:Instagrammable
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Past Simple:Instagrammed
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Past Participle:Instagrammed
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Present Participle:Instagramming
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instagram Lexical Profile

instagram Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A widely used online social media platform and mobile application owned by Meta Platforms, designed primarily for sharing photographs and short videos.

Example

"The local bakery uses Instagram to showcase its daily specials and seasonal pastries."

2

An individual photograph, video, or user account published on the Instagram platform.

Example

"She posted an Instagram of the sunset from the top of the mountain."

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• verb

1

To post or share a photograph or video on the Instagram social media service.

Example

"He immediately Instagrammed a picture of his cappuccino before taking a single sip."

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• Nearby Words

inspiringly
inspo
instability
instagram
install
installation
installer

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger as a portmanteau of 'instant camera' and 'telegram'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Instagram. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/instagram
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