pic

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noun (1)

plural pics or pix ˈpiks How to pronounce pic (audio)
: the picador's lance

Examples of pic in a Sentence

Noun (1) a coworker handed around some vacation pics
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Noun
In addition to showcasing the family's Lego projects, Teigen also shared photos of a Scooby Doo movie playing on a big screen, a pic of her family in the pool, Esti drinking a green smoothie, and a snap of herself holding Wren. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024 Making the most of the fact that Deadpool & Wolverine is the first original film of the franchise to land a China release date, stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, along with director Shawn Levy, appear to have had a grand time promoting the Disney/Marvel pic in Shanghai this week. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 4 July 2024 The Khy founder posted pics of her new nails to her Instagram Stories on July 2, and everyone should get their Pinterest boards ready. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 July 2024 The most official of the group were a set of character pics tweeted out by Chu, showing Elphaba and Galinda with shrouded backdrops. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for pic 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

short for picture

Noun (2)

Spanish pica, from picar to prick

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pic was in 1884

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“Pic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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