selfie

noun

self·ie ˈsel-fē

: an image that includes oneself (often with another person or as part of a group) and is taken by oneself using a digital camera especially for posting on social networks

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What is the origin of selfie?

The first-known appearance of selfie in written form occurred in 2002 on an Australian news website, but the word didn't see much use until 2012. By November 2013, selfie was appearing frequently enough in print and electronic media that Oxford Dictionaries (publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary as well as other dictionaries) chose the word as its Word of the Year. This announcement itself led to a significant increase in the use of the word by news organizations, an increase that was further boosted following the December 2013 memorial service for Nelson Mandela, at which American President Barack Obama was caught taking a selfie with Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt and British Prime Minister David Cameron. The word selfie, with its suggestions of self-centeredness and self-involvement, was particularly popular with critics who saw this moment as a reflection of the President's character.

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Another sweet moment came when Jenner pulled out a phone and the trio posed for a selfie together as Fanning stood behind Jenner and Barbaro to fit in the shot. —

Julia Moore, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 As Bush Hager walks around Manhattan, she is stopped multiple times by people who want to talk to her about her father, about Kotb leaving, about getting a quick selfie. —

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025 For a stretch, Browns head trainer Joe Sheehan wasn’t working out with them, so Vrabel started bombarding him with playful texts and selfies with the staff, enough to shame Sheehan into eventually joining them. —

Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025 From ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces, every museum offers a unique opportunity for a selfie moment. —

Caroline Nickerson, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for selfie