noun
B1
Intermediate
photocopy
FOH-tuh-ko-pee
Photocopy (noun) means a duplicate of a document made by a photocopier. Example: “Keep a photocopy of your passport when you travel.”
noun
1
A duplicate of a document made by a photocopier.
"Keep a photocopy of your passport when you travel."
verb
1
To make a copy of a document using a photocopier.
"‘I don’t need to read it. The relevant passages have been photocopied for me.’"
— Zadie Smith, White Teeth (2000)
"Could you photocopy these forms before the meeting?"
How to use photocopy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA copy of a document made on a photocopier, or the act of making one.
Common pairings
make a photocopy
photocopy a document
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Word forms
- Plural
- photocopies
- Third person singular
- photocopies
- Past tense
- photocopied
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Etymology
From "photo-" plus "copy."
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for photocopy
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poopy
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Frequently asked questions
What does “photocopy” mean?
The word “photocopy” means a duplicate of a document made by a photocopier. In plain terms, a copy of a document made on a photocopier, or the act of making one.
How do you pronounce “photocopy”?
“Photocopy” is pronounced FOH-tuh-ko-pee (/ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “photocopy” in a sentence?
Here is “photocopy” used in a sentence: “Keep a photocopy of your passport when you travel.”
What part of speech is “photocopy”?
Depending on how it is used, “photocopy” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “photocopy” have?
“Photocopy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a duplicate of a document made by a photocopier.
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