screenshot

/ˈskriːn.ʃɒt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: screenshots · screenshotting · screenshotted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An image of computer or smartphone screen output at a given moment in time.

Noun

Examples

I grabbed a screenshot of my desktop.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To take a screenshot of something.

Verb

Examples

To help to improve the software, make sure to screenshot any bugs you find.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “screenshot” mean?

An image of computer or smartphone screen output at a given moment in time.

Is “screenshot” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.