thumbnail
What is another word for thumbnail? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The fingernail on the thumb.
We haven't recorded synonyms for thumbnail yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use thumbnail
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
video thumbnail
click the thumbnail
thumbnail image
generate a thumbnail
The image sense is common in everyday computing and social media contexts.
Etymology
The word combines thumb and nail, originally naming the fingernail of the thumb. The sense describing a small image later grew out of this, using the thumbnail's small size as a comparison for a compact picture.
Full origin of thumbnail →Frequently asked questions
What does thumbnail mean online?
Online, a thumbnail is a small preview picture that represents a larger image, video or post before it is opened.
Is a thumbnail the same as an icon?
No; a thumbnail is normally a smaller copy of the actual image itself, while an icon is a symbol standing in for something rather than a shrunken version of it.
Where does the word thumbnail come from?
It comes from combining thumb and nail, referring to the fingernail on the thumb, with the small-picture meaning developing from that sense of smallness.
