noun
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noun
1
A social media platform for sharing photos and videos.
"She posted her vacation photos on Instagram."
verb
1
(informal) To post a photo or video to Instagram.
"He instagrammed a picture of his lunch."
How to Use Instagram
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe photo- and video-sharing app, or the act of posting something to it.
When to use it
The verb use ("to instagram something") is informal and mainly spoken/social media usage.
Word Forms
Instagrammed past tense, Instagrams plural, Instagrams singular
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Etymology
A trademarked blend of "instant" and "telegram."