pic

The word “pic” means an informal word for a photograph. In plain terms, casual shorthand for a picture or, less commonly, a movie.

“Pic” is pronounced pihk (/pɪk/ in IPA).

Here is “pic” used in a sentence: “Send me a pic of the new apartment.”

“Pic” is a noun.

“Pic” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“Pic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal word for a photograph.

"Pic" is simply an informal, shortened form of "picture," most often meaning a photograph. They refer to the same thing, but "pic" belongs to casual speech, texting, and social media, while "picture" is neutral and suitable in any register.

Yes, "pic" is an informal word and is best avoided in formal or professional contexts such as reports, business emails, or academic writing. Use "photograph," "photo," or "image" instead, and save "pic" for texts, chats, and social media captions.

The plural of "pic" is "pics," formed simply by adding an -s. You will often see it in casual phrases like "send me some pics" or "holiday pics."

Yes. Besides meaning a photograph, "pic" can informally refer to a movie or film, a usage common in entertainment-industry slang, as in a "summer pic" or "a big-budget pic." The intended meaning is usually clear from context.