screenshot
2 synonyms for screenshot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An image capturing what is shown on a computer or smartphone screen at a particular moment.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
screen capture
screengrab
How to use screenshot
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
take a screenshot
send a screenshot
screenshot of
attach a screenshot
It is an informal, everyday computing term suited to casual and technical writing alike.
Etymology
The word joins 'screen' with 'shot', using 'shot' in its photography sense of a single captured exposure.
Full origin of screenshot →Frequently asked questions
What is a screenshot?
It is an image that captures exactly what is displayed on a computer or phone screen at a given moment.
Is 'screenshot' also a verb?
Yes, you can use it as a verb meaning to capture an image of your screen, as in 'screenshot this page'.
What is the past tense of screenshot?
Both 'screenshotted' and the unchanged form 'screenshot' are used as the past tense, though 'screenshotted' is more common.
