portrait

noun B1

Meaning

A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually showing their face.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "portrait" with "landscape," which shows scenery instead of people.

Example Sentences

Can you tell me who painted this portrait ?
She painted a beautiful portrait of her best friend .
She showed me a beautiful portrait of her family .
The portrait does not look like the person in real life .

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