noun

headshot

Headshot (noun) means a close-up photograph of a person's face and shoulders, often used professionally. Example: “She updated her acting portfolio with a new headshot.”

noun

A close-up photograph of a person's face and shoulders, often used professionally.

"She updated her acting portfolio with a new headshot."

A shot that strikes an opponent in the head, especially in video games.

"He won the round with a clean headshot from across the map."

How to use headshot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a professional portrait photo or a hit to the head in a shooting game.

Common pairings

professional headshot landed a headshot

Word forms

headshotted past tense, headshots plural, headshots singular

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Etymology

A compound of head and shot; the photography sense predates the gaming sense by decades.

Frequently asked questions

What does “headshot” mean?

The word “headshot” means a close-up photograph of a person's face and shoulders, often used professionally. In plain terms, either a professional portrait photo or a hit to the head in a shooting game.

How do you use “headshot” in a sentence?

Here is “headshot” used in a sentence: “She updated her acting portfolio with a new headshot.”

What part of speech is “headshot”?

“Headshot” is a noun.

How many meanings does “headshot” have?

“Headshot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a close-up photograph of a person's face and shoulders, often used professionally.