# pic

/ˈpɪk/ (US) · /pˈɪk/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pic
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. a photograph

noun · CEFR B1 · Informal

a short word for a picture or a photograph.

For teachers: an informal clipping of 'picture', typically denoting a photographic image.

- She sent me a pic of her new puppy yesterday morning.
- He uploaded a high-resolution pic of the mountain range to his social media profile, attracting hundreds of likes within the hour.

## Examples

- I will send you a pic of the menu.
- She posted a pic of her new puppy on Instagram and received hundreds of likes within an hour.
- While the high-resolution files are necessary for the final print, a quick pic sent via text is sufficient for the initial design approval.

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