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pix

Pronunciation: [pɪks]

Word

Learn how to use pix in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “media”

(noun) a short form of the word 'pictures'. It usually refers to images or photographs that can be shared or displayed, especially in digital form. When you see photos of your friends or family on social media, those are often called pix.

Example

I received some really nice pix from my friend’s vacation.

Example

I didn’t want to see any pix from the party because I couldn’t attend.

Example

Can you send me the pix from your last trip?

Context: “computing”

(noun) short for 'pixels', which are the tiny points of color that make up a digital image on a screen. Think of them like little dots that together form the pictures you see on your computer or phone. When you zoom in really close, you can see the individual pix.

Example

The image looked clear because it had a high number of pix.

Example

When I enlarged the picture too much, it became blurry because there weren’t enough pix.

Example

How many pix are in that image?

Context: “media”

(verb) to take pictures or capture images, often used informally. If someone says they are going to 'pix' an event, they mean they will take photos during that time.

Example

I plan to pix our family gathering this weekend.

Example

She didn’t pix at the concert, so she has no memories to share.

Example

Are you going to pix the wedding ceremony?

How to pronounce pix

Pronunciation: [pɪks]

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