headshot
|head/shot|
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🇺🇸
/ˈhɛdˌʃɑt/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɛdˌʃɒt/
face photograph or head hit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'headshot' originates from English, combining 'head' meaning 'the upper part of the human body' and 'shot' meaning 'a photograph or a hit'.
Historical Evolution
'head' and 'shot' were combined in English to form the modern term 'headshot'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a photograph of the head, but it has also come to mean a shot aimed at the head in gaming contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a photograph of a person's face, typically used for professional purposes such as acting or modeling.
The actor submitted his headshot to the casting director.
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Last updated: 2025/02/26 16:06