porno
4 synonyms for porno, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Pornographic.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Pornographic.
“They found a stack of old porno magazines in the attic.”
2. noun
A pornographic film.
“He rented a cheap porno from the video store.”
Etymology
A clipping of "pornographic" or "pornography", used since the mid-20th century.
Full origin of porno →