Picture-perfect Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

picture-perfect

adjective

pic·​ture-perfect
: completely flawless : perfect
made a picture-perfect landing

Examples of picture-perfect in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of picture-perfect was in 1909

Dictionary Entries Near picture-perfect

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“Picture-perfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/picture-perfect. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

picture-perfect

adjective
: completely flawless : perfect
made a picture-perfect landing
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