noun

polaroid

Polaroid (noun) means a camera that instantly develops and prints its own photos, or a photo produced by one. Example: “She shook the polaroid, waiting for the image to appear.”

noun

A camera that instantly develops and prints its own photos, or a photo produced by one.

"She shook the polaroid, waiting for the image to appear."

How to use polaroid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn instant-print camera, or a photo taken with one.

Common mistake

Technically a trademark, but widely used generically for any instant-print photo.

Word forms

polaroided past tense, polaroids plural, polaroids singular

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Etymology

From the trademark Polaroid, originally the name of a light-polarizing plastic material before becoming linked to instant cameras.

Synonyms

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instant camera

Rhymes for polaroid

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Frequently asked questions

What does “polaroid” mean?

The word “polaroid” means a camera that instantly develops and prints its own photos, or a photo produced by one. In plain terms, an instant-print camera, or a photo taken with one.

How do you use “polaroid” in a sentence?

Here is “polaroid” used in a sentence: “She shook the polaroid, waiting for the image to appear.”

What is another word for “polaroid”?

Words with a similar meaning to “polaroid” include instant camera.

What part of speech is “polaroid”?

“Polaroid” is a noun.