Synonyms for

Caption

Verb / ˈkæpʃʌn / Another word for caption — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A title or brief explanation accompanying an illustration, cartoon, or poster.

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Common collocations

  • add a caption
  • write a caption
  • caption contest
  • photo caption
  • image caption
  • video caption
  • caption text
  • caption this

Word family

noun caption
verb caption

Usage note

While 'caption' can refer to a title or heading, it is most commonly used for descriptive text accompanying an image or other media. Avoid using it for the main body of text in a document.

Example sentences

  1. The caption on the photo was hilarious.
  2. She had to come up with a clever caption for her Instagram post.
  3. The caption helped to explain what was happening in the picture.
  4. The caption was too small to read.
  5. He wrote a witty caption for the cartoon.

Quotes

  • A picture is worth a thousand words, but a caption can tell a whole story.
  • The right caption can turn a mediocre photo into an exceptional one.
  • A great caption can make an average post go viral.

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