# captioned

/ˈkæpʃənd/ (US) · /kˈæpʃənd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/captioned
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

having words written or printed on a picture to explain it. You use this to describe photos that have text at the bottom.

For teachers: provided with a caption or explanatory text. Often used to describe digital media or printed images that include a brief description.

## Examples

- The photo is captioned with the date and location.
- The social media post featured several captioned images showing the progress of the construction project over the last year.
- While the original manuscript was largely illegible, the captioned illustrations provided enough detail for the researchers to reconstruct the artist's intended narrative.

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