caption
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A short piece of text that explains or describes a picture, photo, or video.
Usage notes
On social media, "caption" has become a verb too, as in "how did you caption that photo?"
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ under the photo explained who each person in the crowd was."
Answer: caption
In your own words, what does "caption" mean?
A short piece of text that explains or describes a picture, photo, or video.
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