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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.”

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A three-dimensional image produced using laser light (holography).
"The concert featured a hologram of the late singer performing live."

How to use hologram

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA 3D image created with light, seeming to float in space.

Common pairings
hologram projection holographic display

Word forms

holograms plural

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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.

Origin: Greek · First attested 1948

Class of 1948 hologram joined the language around 1948.
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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.

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