portrait

US /ˈpɔrtrɪt,-ˌtret,ˈpor-/

UK /ˈpɔ:trit/

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noun

  • A representation or impression of someone or something in language or other media.
  • A format in which the height is greater than the width.
  • Picture of a person's head and shoulders
  • A painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.
  • Detailed representation of someone in film, etc.

adjective

  • A format in which the height is greater than the width.
  • Relating to a photograph, painting, drawing, or engraving of a person.