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.