Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mugshot
Noun
/ˈmʌɡʃɒt/
Definition
A mugshot is a photographic portrait taken after a person is arrested, typically showing the person’s face and often their profile.
Examples
- After his arrest, the police took a mugshot for their records.
- The mugshot was widely circulated in the media.
- She was surprised to see her own mugshot on the news.
Meaning
Mugshots are used by law enforcement to record the appearance of a suspect or inmate for identification purposes.
Synonyms
- Arrest photo
- Booking photo
- Police photograph
