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caption
[ kap-shuhn ]
noun
- a title or explanation for a picture or illustration, as in a magazine, newspaper, or book.
- a heading or title, as of a chapter, article, or page.
- Movies, Television, Digital Technology.
- a transcription or translation of dialogue and a written description of other audio elements, as sound effects, music, or atmospheric sounds, displayed as a graphic overlay on the lower part of the screen in a television program, film, video, or video game.
- a title or annotation displayed as a graphic overlay on the screen in a television program, film, video, or video game, as to set the scene, name a location, or specify a time or date.
- Law. the heading of a legal document stating the time, place, etc., of execution or performance.
verb (used with object)
- to supply a caption or captions for:
to caption a photograph.
caption
/ ˈæʃə /
noun
- a title, brief explanation, or comment accompanying an illustration; legend
- a heading, title, or headline of a chapter, article, etc
- graphic material, usually containing lettering, used in television presentation
- another name for subtitle
- the formal heading of a legal document stating when, where, and on what authority it was taken or made
verb
- to provide with a caption or captions
Other Word Forms
- ·پDz· adjective
- ··پDz verb (used with object)
- ܲ··پDz noun
- ···پDz noun
- ܲ··پDzԱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of caption1
Example Sentences
“Unfortunately one of the first Kobe and Gigi murals has been vandalized in Downtown Los Angeles,” said the image caption.
In their caption, the “Gangsta” and “Nights Like This” artist said they are facing additional attempts at other cancellations.
After the Kings’ wild 6-5 win that night, the team’s X account posted a group of photos from the game with the caption, “The power of the harmonicas.”
“The man in this video is severely abusing this poor pup without mercy and needs to be found asap,” the group Animal Hope and Wellness wrote in the caption.
Boone captioned the video containing his message: "I'm literally giving you ideas."
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