Search Dictionary
Definition of picture

picture

/ˈpɪk.tʃɚ/
pic · ture
Adverb:pictorially
•
Plural:pictures
•
Adjective:pictorial
•
Past Simple:pictured
•
Past Participle:pictured
•
Present Participle:picturing
JUMP TO:

picture Lexical Profile

picture Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A visual representation of a person, object, or scene produced on a surface, such as a painting, drawing, or photograph.

Example

"She hung a beautiful picture of the ocean above her fireplace."

2

A mental image, impression, or a vivid description of something.

Example

"The author paints a bleak picture of life during the Industrial Revolution."

3

A movie or motion picture.

Example

"The film went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for picture

• verb

1

To form a mental image of someone or something; to imagine.

Example

"I can still picture the house where I grew up."

2

To represent in a photograph, drawing, or painting.

Example

"The brochure pictured a luxurious resort with a pristine white beach."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for picture

• Rhymes for picture

• Nearby Words

pictograph
pictorial
pictorially
picture
picturebook
picturesque
picturesquely

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'picture', borrowed from Latin 'pictura' (the art of painting, a painting), from 'pictus', the past participle of 'pingere' (to paint).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Picture. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/picture
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.