picture book noun

1. A book of pictures
2. A highly illustrated children's book

pic'ture-book adjective

Classically or stereotypically beautiful

picture card noun (cards)

A court card, a card bearing the representation of a king, queen or jack

picture cord noun

Cord for hanging pictures

picture frame noun

A frame for surrounding a picture

picture gallery noun

A gallery, hall, or building where pictures are exhibited

picˈture-goer noun

A frequent visitor to the cinema

picture hat noun

A lady's wide-brimmed hat, such as those that appear in portraits by Gainsborough

picture house or picture palace noun

A building for cinema shows

Picˈturephone® noun

A device which allows speakers on the telephone to see each other

picˈture-play noun

A story told in motion pictures

picture postcard noun

A postcard bearing a picture, traditionally a local view

picˈture-postcard adjective

Like a postcard in traditional or idealized prettiness

picture ratio see aspect ratio under aspect

picture restorer noun

A person who cleans and tries to restore old pictures

picture rod, picture rail or picture moulding noun

A rod or moulding on a wall from which pictures may be hung

picture tube noun

A cathode-ray tube in a television set

picture window noun

A usu large window designed to act as a frame to an attractive view

picˈture-wire noun

Wire for hanging pictures

picˈture-writing noun

The use of pictures to express ideas or relate events

get the picture (informal)

To understand the situation

in the picture

1. Adequately briefed
2. Having a share of attention

put in the picture

Give all the relevant information