Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

caption

noun
/ˈkæp.ʃən/
Definition
A brief description or explanation accompanying an illustration, photograph, or video.
Examples
  • The caption under the photo explained who was in the image.
  • He wrote a witty caption for his social media post.
  • Captions can help viewers understand the content of videos better.
Meaning
A caption provides context or details about what is being shown in a visual format.
Synonyms
  • label
  • title
  • subtitle
  • description