snapshot (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsnæpʃɒt/

Definition

A quick, informal photograph taken without special preparation or planning.

Examples

• She took a quick snapshot of the children playing in the park.

• The article included a snapshot of life in the city during the 1980s.

• This photo is just a snapshot, not a full portrait.

How to Use snapshot

snapshot of (prepositional phrase)

Used to indicate what the snapshot represents or is of. — "This is a snapshot of life in rural France."

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