[ˈpɔːtrɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders
(e.g: a portrait of George III)

- a format of printed matter or screen display that is higher than it is wide
(e.g: it's too wide in landscape, and awkward to hold in portrait)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from French, past participle (used as a noun) of Old French portraire ‘portray’

[ˈpɔːtrɪt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of or in a format of printed matter or screen display that is higher than it is wide
(e.g: to take photos in a portrait or landscape mode, just swivel the phone)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from French, past participle (used as a noun) of Old French portraire ‘portray’