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cat photo

/ˈkæt ˌfoʊ.toʊ/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A still image or digital photograph depicting one or more domestic cats.

Example Sentences:
  • She scrolled through her social media feed, pausing to like every cat photo she saw.
  • The internet is famously saturated with every imaginable type of cat photo.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

A compound noun derived from the Middle English 'cat' (from Old English 'catt') and the clipping of the Greek-derived 'photograph' (from 'phōs', meaning light, and 'graphē', meaning drawing). The term gained cultural prominence in the early 21st century with the rise of social media and the internet meme culture, where images of domestic cats became a ubiquitous form of digital communication.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Imagine a feline (cat) holding a camera to take a picture (photo) of itself.

Frequently Asked Questions About “cat photo

1. What is the meaning of “cat photo” in English?

In English, cat photo (noun) is defined as: “A still image or digital photograph depicting one or more domestic cats.”.

2. How do you use “cat photo” in a sentence?

She scrolled through her social media feed, pausing to like every cat photo she saw.

3. What are English synonyms of “cat photo”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “cat photo”?

A compound noun derived from the Middle English 'cat' (from Old English 'catt') and the clipping of the Greek-derived 'photograph' (from 'phōs', meaning light, and 'graphē', meaning drawing). The term gained cultural prominence in the early 21st century with the rise of social media and the internet meme culture, where images of domestic cats became a ubiquitous form of digital communication.