snapshot

noun

snap·​shot ˈsnap-ˌshät How to pronounce snapshot (audio)
Synonyms of snapshot
1
: a casual photograph made typically by an amateur with a small handheld camera
2
: an impression or view of something brief or transitory
a snapshot of life back then

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fans excitedly took snapshots of the rock star as he dashed into the hotel
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And his fiery temper, igniting at every possible moment with his older and more accommodating bandmates, turns this snapshot of history into genuine tragedy. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Fergie, 51, marked the milestone with an Instagram carousel featuring photos of Axl throughout the years, including a throwback of the singer holding him as a toddler as well as a more recent snapshot of the mother-son duo at dinner together. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 On August 31, the 68-year-old singer shared behind-the-scenes snapshots on Instagram from a slew of photo shoots, including covers for Vogue Italia and Interview Magazine. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 The effortlessly stylish snapshot comes as Randolph continues to draw attention both on and off-screen. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snapshot

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First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of snapshot was in 1890

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snapshot

noun
snap·​shot ˈsnap-ˌshät How to pronounce snapshot (audio)
: a photograph taken usually with a small hand-held camera
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