noun
Common
IHNS-tuh-gram
Instagram (noun) means a social media platform for sharing photos and videos. Example: “She posted her vacation photos on Instagram.”
noun
1
A social media platform for sharing photos and videos.
"She posted her vacation photos on Instagram."
verb
1
(informal) To post a photo or video to Instagram.
"He instagrammed a picture of his lunch."
How to use Instagram
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe photo- and video-sharing app, or the act of posting something to it.
When to use it
The verb use ("to instagram something") is informal and mainly spoken/social media usage.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Instagrams
- Third person singular
- Instagrams
- Past tense
- Instagrammed
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Etymology
A trademarked blend of "instant" and "telegram."
Rhymes for Instagram
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What does “Instagram” mean?
The word “Instagram” means a social media platform for sharing photos and videos. In plain terms, the photo- and video-sharing app, or the act of posting something to it.
How do you pronounce “Instagram”?
“Instagram” is pronounced IHNS-tuh-gram (/ˈɪns.təˌɡɹæm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Instagram” in a sentence?
Here is “Instagram” used in a sentence: “She posted her vacation photos on Instagram.”
What part of speech is “Instagram”?
Depending on how it is used, “Instagram” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “Instagram” a common word?
“Instagram” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Instagram” have?
“Instagram” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a social media platform for sharing photos and videos.
Should 'Instagram' be capitalised?
Yes, Instagram is a proper noun and a brand name, so it should always be written with a capital I, even when it is used informally as a verb.
Can 'Instagram' be used as a verb?
Informally, yes. People say they 'Instagram' a photo to mean posting it to the platform. This verb use is casual and is generally avoided in formal writing.
What is the difference between 'Instagram' and 'Instagrammable'?
Instagram is the platform itself or, informally, the act of posting to it, while 'Instagrammable' is an informal adjective describing something attractive or worth photographing for the platform.
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