Picture Definition
picture
noun
- a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface; "they showed us the pictures of their wedding"; "a movie is a series of images projected so rapidly that the eye integrates them"
- graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface; "a small painting by Picasso"; "he bought the painting as an investment"; "his pictures hang in the Louvre"
- a clear and telling mental image; "he described his mental picture of his assailant"; "he had no clear picture of himself or his world"; "the events left a permanent impression in his mind"
- a situation treated as an observable object; "the political picture is favorable"; "the religious scene in England has changed in the last century"
- illustrations used to decorate or explain a text; "the dictionary had many pictures"
- a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; "they went to a movie every Saturday night"; "the film was shot on location"
- the visible part of a television transmission; "they could still receive the sound but the picture was gone"
- a graphic or vivid verbal description; "too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"; "the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland"; "the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters"
- a typical example of some state or quality; "the very picture of a modern general"; "she was the picture of despair"
- a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light- sensitive material
verb
- imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind; "I can't see him on horseback!"; "I can see what will happen"; "I can see a risk in this strategy"
- show in, or as in, a picture; "This scene depicts country life"; "the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting"
"Picture" in song lyrics
See how picture is used in real songs:
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"As I throw down my gauntlet so switch the picture"
1200 Techniques — Karma -
"Light-skinned, steps into the picture"
3rd Bass — Monte Hall -
"Slight panic on a dancehall picture"
3rd Bass — Monte Hall
Words that rhyme with picture
Usage tips for "picture"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "picture" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for picture to find words that pair well.