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Definition of photoflash

photoflash

/ˈfoʊtoʊˌflæʃ/
pho · to · flash
Plural:photoflashes
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photoflash Lexical Profile

photoflash Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A device or bulb that produces a brief, intense burst of artificial light for taking photographs in low-light conditions, or the burst of light itself.

Example

"The sudden glare of the photoflash illuminated every detail of the dimly lit gallery."

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• Nearby Words

photocopy
photoduplicate
photoessay
photoflash
photogenic
photogenically
photograph

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