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
1
A close-up photograph of a person's face and shoulders, often used professionally.
"She updated her acting portfolio with a new headshot."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishEither a professional portrait photo or a hit to the head in a shooting game.
Common pairings
professional headshot
landed a headshot
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Word forms
- Plural
- headshots
- Third person singular
- headshots
- Past tense
- headshotted
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She updated her acting portfolio with a new _____.
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.
