noun
hologram
HO-luhg-ram
Hologram (noun) means a three-dimensional image produced using laser light (holography). Example: “The concert featured a hologram of the late singer performing live.”
noun
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A three-dimensional image produced using laser light (holography).
"He turned his head and stared out to sea, longing for the hologram logo of Fuji Electric, for the drone of a helicopter, anything at all."
— William Gibson, Neuromancer (Sprawl; book 1) (1984)
"The concert featured a hologram of the late singer performing live."
How to use hologram
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA 3D image created with light, seeming to float in space.
Common pairings
hologram projection
holographic display
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Word forms
- Plural
- holograms
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Etymology
Coined in 1948 by physicist Dennis Gabor from Greek holos ("whole") and gramma ("something written"); he later won the Nobel Prize for developing holography.
Class of 1948
hologram joined the language around 1948.
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for hologram
program
ideogram
kilogram
monogram
sonogram
mammogram
angiogram
reprogram
parallelogram
electrocardiogram
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hologram” mean?
The word “hologram” means a three-dimensional image produced using laser light (holography). In plain terms, a 3D image created with light, seeming to float in space.
How do you pronounce “hologram”?
“Hologram” is pronounced HO-luhg-ram (/ˈhɑləˌɡɹæm/ in IPA).
How do you use “hologram” in a sentence?
Here is “hologram” used in a sentence: “The concert featured a hologram of the late singer performing live.”
What part of speech is “hologram”?
“Hologram” is a noun.
Where does the word “hologram” come from?
The word “hologram” dates back to around 1948 and comes from Greek. Coined in 1948 by physicist Dennis Gabor from Greek holos ("whole") and gramma ("something written"); he later won the Nobel Prize for developing holography.
