noun
- a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, especially of the face or head and shoulders
- a detailed description or representation of someone or something
adjective
- relating to or denoting a format of printed matter that is taller than it is wide
Usage: printing; photography
Examples
- The museum displayed a beautiful portrait of the queen.
- She commissioned an artist to paint her portrait.
- The book provides a vivid portrait of life in the 1800s.
- His speech painted a portrait of a struggling community.
- Please print the document in portrait orientation.
- The photographer switched from landscape to portrait mode.
- The family portrait hung above the fireplace.
- The novel offers an intimate portrait of friendship.