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Definition of photobomber

photobomber

/ˈfoʊ.toʊˌbɑː.mɚ/
pho · to · bomb · er
Plural:photobombers
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photobomber Lexical Profile

photobomber Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person or animal that unexpectedly or mischievously appears in the camera's field of view as a photograph is being taken, often as a practical joke.

Example

"We thought we had taken a serious family portrait at the beach until we noticed a smiling photobomber waving in the background."

• Nearby Words

photo
photoblog
photobomb
photobomber
photocall
photocard
photocollage

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 2000s alongside the rise of digital photography and social media, formed as a compound of 'photo' and 'bomber' (from the verb 'photobomb').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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