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noun (1)

plural pics or pix ˈpiks How to pronounce pic (audio)
: the picador's lance

Examples of pic in a Sentence

Noun (1) a coworker handed around some vacation pics
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Noun
See the jury’s statements on those pics below, followed by the films that earned Special Jury Mentions. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025 In the pic, the Palm Room is bright white, with a flashy new chandelier and white marble floors. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 In the ensuing shots, Jonas poses for the pics wearing a black tank top and matching jeans with a blue button-down and a five o’clock shadow beard. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025 Damage pics w/ location are most helpful. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pic

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

short for picture

Noun (2)

Spanish pica, from picar to prick

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pic was in 1884

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“Pic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pic. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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